Both of the stories have a slow start, and in the end of the books a person/animal important and cared for by the family dies. Also in both stories Matilda (Tillie) is much like the main character of Romeo and Juliet, Juliet.Their mothers also worry more about their daughters appearance over substance. Although we the readers don't know Tillie's exact age we know that she is in middle school so that makes her about the same as Juliet.
The stories are set in different times, and the families are at very different economic standpoints. Tillie's family is at a very low economic standpoint and Juliet's family (Capulets) is at a very high economic standpoint and they are very wealthy. Juliet also seems to be much ore irresponsible than Tillie is.
When comparing the books on the surface it is hard to see many common elements in the stories. So upon a closer look there are many common elements in the stories, but this can be applied to the comparison of anything. One of the largest thing that I realized how much time periods, economic status, who you were brought up by effects how you act and your personality.
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