Because this book was written 400 years ago and society is very different now than back then, it seems hard to connect with the characters, especially when you can't understand half of what's being said. But I was surprised how the characters can relate to us as teenagers. I can definitely relate to Juliet in that sometimes my parents don't understand me and want me to go along with their plan. Her mother wanted her to marry Paris despite her age and wish to remain unmarried. I think all teenagers feel like this at some point. I can also relate to Romeo in that sometimes I would rather talk about a situation with my sister or friend than tell my parents. He only tells Benvolio what is on his heart about Rosaline but won't tell his parents.
I think that reading the scenes independently and then in class helps me a lot in comprehending the language. The old language can be difficult to navigate and makes the book much harder to read. I often have to read the scenes twice to fully understand it. Sometimes I'm so confused and have no idea what the characters are talking about that I miss the hidden metaphors an imagery. It also helps to have Mrs. Gilman clarify what I don't understand and reword it in way that makes sense.
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