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This scene shows Juliet hearing the news of the Prince's death, and being suddenly thrust to a position of power in the middle of a crisis. She knows that, without alliances, she cannot resist a siege for long, and as she battles grief, she learns that her daughter is now the Empress of Austria, and will come to her aid. Juliet shows both her vulnerability and strength in this scene, allowing herself to use her anger to intimidate the Emissary. The Emissary arrives, believing that surrender is
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(Juliet sits anxiously on the smaller throne. Jedediah stands close by.)
Juliet: What news?
Jedediah: None yet your highness.
Juliet: I hear footsteps.
(Mercutio rushes in.)
Juliet: Your face is racked with grief. How fares my lord?
Mercutio: Alas, dear lady, he is slain.
Juliet: What, not wounded? I have a gathering of doctors as might heal the
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