Capulet as a Character
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Capulet Basics:
Juliet’s father
Wealthy
Head of the Capulet family
Has an on-going feud with Lord Montague
Looking to find a husband for Juliet. Considers Paris to be the
worthiest suitor.
The tragic death of Tybalt means Paris fears that Juliet has
become immersed in her grief and is therefore unable to be
wooed.
Lord Capulet reassures Paris that as her father and the head of
the household, it is Juliet's duty to obey him and marry the man of
his choosing.
Juliet refuses to marry Paris. Lord Capulet becomes aggressive
and dominant.
Makes peace with Lord Montague at the end of the play.
Act 1 Scene 1
During the fight scene, he appears aggressive. “What noise is
this? Give me my long sword”. (Act 1 Scene 1)
Despite his age, he is ready to fight. This aggression will be
present again in Act 3 Scene 5.
Act 1 Scene 2
This scene establishes how Juliet is subject to parental influence.
Capulet can force her to marry whomever he wants. Such is the
difference between being a man and woman in Verona.
Juliet’s status as a young woman leaves her with no power or
choice in any social situation. Like any other female in this culture,
she will be passed from the control of one man to another.
In this scene, Capulet seems to be a kind-hearted man. He deters
Juliet’s ability to choose for herself “My will to her consent is but a
part” (Act 1 Scene 2)
Parental influence in this tragedy becomes a tool of fate: Juliet's
arranged marriage with Paris and the traditional feud between the
Capulets and Montagues, will eventually contribute to the deaths
of Romeo and Juliet.
Quotes are in red.
Notations of where each quote is from are in purple.
Links to context are in blue.
Capulet Basics:
Juliet’s father
Wealthy
Head of the Capulet family
Has an on-going feud with Lord Montague
Looking to find a husband for Juliet. Considers Paris to be the
worthiest suitor.
The tragic death of Tybalt means Paris fears that Juliet has
become immersed in her grief and is therefore unable to be
wooed.
Lord Capulet reassures Paris that as her father and the head of
the household, it is Juliet's duty to obey him and marry the man of
his choosing.
Juliet refuses to marry Paris. Lord Capulet becomes aggressive
and dominant.
Makes peace with Lord Montague at the end of the play.
Act 1 Scene 1
During the fight scene, he appears aggressive. “What noise is
this? Give me my long sword”. (Act 1 Scene 1)
Despite his age, he is ready to fight. This aggression will be
present again in Act 3 Scene 5.
Act 1 Scene 2
This scene establishes how Juliet is subject to parental influence.
Capulet can force her to marry whomever he wants. Such is the
difference between being a man and woman in Verona.
Juliet’s status as a young woman leaves her with no power or
choice in any social situation. Like any other female in this culture,
she will be passed from the control of one man to another.
In this scene, Capulet seems to be a kind-hearted man. He deters
Juliet’s ability to choose for herself “My will to her consent is but a
part” (Act 1 Scene 2)
Parental influence in this tragedy becomes a tool of fate: Juliet's
arranged marriage with Paris and the traditional feud between the
Capulets and Montagues, will eventually contribute to the deaths
of Romeo and Juliet.
