Compare/Contrast

    The Capulet family resembles Tillie’s family for many reasons but is also quite different. Overall, I liked the book, but it was actually kind of strange at parts.

    One of the similarities between Juliet and Tillie are that they are both independent. Tillie has learned to grow up without the support of her mother and sister, which is mainly the reason she is independent. Juliet has gone against what her family believes by seeing Romeo, a Montague, leading her to be an independent young lady. The families are also quite similar to each other. Lady Capulet and Beatrice both seemed to act as if their daughters didn’t exactly exist.

    Over the course of the book, Beatrice actually felt pride for her daughter, which Lady Capulet never expressed. The families are also different in the time that the book takes place. Romeo and Juliet takes place near the 16^th century and The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds takes place sometime during the 20^th century.