1. Pronoun is part of the quoted speech:
* Capitalize the pronoun if it starts a new sentence within the quotation marks.
* Don't capitalize the pronoun if it's part of the same sentence as the preceding quote.
Example:
* "I'm going to the store," she said. "Do you need anything?"
* "Can you help me with this?" he asked. "I'm stuck."
2. Pronoun is outside the quotation marks:
* Capitalize the pronoun if it's the first word of the sentence following the quotation.
* Don't capitalize the pronoun if it's not the first word of the sentence.
Example:
* "It's a beautiful day," she said. She was happy to be outside.
* "I'm not sure what to do," he said. "Can you help me?"
3. Special cases:
* "I" is always capitalized, even if it's not the first word in a sentence.
* "He," "she," and "it" are capitalized if they refer to a specific person or thing mentioned in the previous sentence.
Example:
* "I can't believe it," he said. "It's He! I haven't seen him in years."
Remember: The rules are meant to ensure clarity and consistency in writing. If you're unsure about capitalization, it's always best to check a grammar guide or style manual.