Rosaline's freedom is the virtue she holds most dear, but she sacrifices it to earn the abbess's help. What changed for her? For whom would you make a similar sacrifice?

At the beginning of the book, Rosaline's freedom is the virtue she holds most dear. By the end she sacrifices it to earn the abbess's help. What changed for her? For whom would you make a similar sacrifice?

She felt guilty about how her rejection of Romeo led him right into Juliet's arms. She also learns that it is not just Romeo, but many of the men who are taking advantage of women. She wants to try and do something to stop that, and this is the only way that she sees. I think Rosaline also sees that there are different kinds of freedom, and, to a certain extent, she will have a kind of freedom in the convent. Who would I make a similar sacrifice? I would save my child, a sibling, or a dear friend from death through sacrifice, if need be.

Rosaline seems to be a woman who believes in love. But for her loving is knowing the person. And she loves Juliet with whom she has grown up. Would she sacrifice for her? Yes. It’s when she realizes that she loves Juliet more that Romeo that she does sacrifice for her. Would I sacrifice for someone I loved - yes.

To compare it to something modern, it's kind of like knowing a train wreck is going to occur. You can stand by & watch it happen, or you can intervene, knowing it's going to cost you. Rosaline cared enough about Juliet - and perhaps wanted to stop Romeo as much as she loved Juliet - and so was willing to sacrifice her freedom to stop the plot.

Today, I do think I'd be willing to sacrifice my freedom to prevent a "train wreck" where people would get hurt. I'm not sure I could have made that choice at 15, though. I think Rosaline showed remarkable maturity in making that choice.

Rosaline not only cared deeply for her cousin Juliet; she also felt responsible for bringing her together with Romeo and the Capulet ball. When she became aware of the conspiracy between Friar Laurence and the men of the community to use the "ruined women" for sexual favors, she felt compelled to act in Juliet's defense, and willing to commit to the convent to make that possible. For whom would I sacrifice in such a way? For family who were as threatened as Juliet appeared to be.

It was her way of protecting Juliet, who she loved, and atoning for her behavior that lead to so much death, especially that of Tybalt.

She realized all the damage which had been done when she wanted to protect herself and her reputation. Rosaline didn't want Juliet to go down the same path she did so she make a bargain with the abbess.

I would protect any of my children or grandchildren in the same way. (Also my husband but I'm pretty sure he can take care of himself!)