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Comparing Romeo And Juliet's Views Of Love And Marriage

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NAME: Eva Purvin PERIOD: 4 DATE: 11/27/17 ROMEO AND JULIET :THE LOVE CONNECTION In his play Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare uses the views of love and marriage to develop the characters of Lord Capulet, Juliet and Lady Capulet. For example, Shakespeare uses the views of love and marriage to develop the character of Lord Capulet. Particularly, in response to Paris’ claim that Juliet is ready to marry since girls younger than Juliet have married, Lord Capulet replies, “And too soon marred are those so early made” (1.2.13). Lord Capulet feels that Juliet needs to wait to marry because she is too young and needs to mature before becoming a wife and mother. Lord Capulet is a good father and is considerate of Juliet because he wants to be sure Juliet is ready before she gets married. He does not arrange a marriage for her with Paris but wants to wait until Juliet is of better age. Lord Capulet’s view on marriage helps to develop his character. …show more content…

In particular, when Lady Capulet asks about how Juliet feels about marriage, Juliet responds, “It is an honor that I dream not of” (1.3.71). Juliet has not considered marriage yet because of her age and maturity. She is not ready to marry because she is still childish and innocent. She knows that she is not ready to commit to another person yet. As well as Lord Capulet, Juliet does not believe she is ready to marry. She still considers herself a child and has not even considered marriage. The two agree that Juliet needs to wait to marry. Their views on marriage and love help to develop their

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