To find an example of Juliet's courage, take a look at Act IV, Scene III, the night before Juliet's wedding to Paris. In this scene, Juliet first shows her courage by dismissing the nurse and her mother from her chamber and deciding to drink the potion that the friar has given to her.
Remember that Juliet is motivated to drink the potion out of love for Romeo. But as she prepares to drink it, her mind wanders through the various possibilities. She is worried, for example, that the potion might not work and that she might end up being forced to marry Paris. She also wonders if she might suffocate inside the tomb because Romeo arrives too late.
Despite these dangerous possibilities, Juliet abandons her fears and drinks the potion. She is prepared to take the risks associated with this plan, a strong indicator of her inner courage.
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