In the love story entitled The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, two soulmates’ forbidden love and unfortunate timing result in the sorrowful ending of their own lives. Obstacles created by fate, and the disapproval of their families, seem to make their burning passion an option only in the afterlife. Juliet's father, Lord Capulet, stands among those objecting her marriage to his enemy's son, Romeo. A powerful man, Lord Capulet, follows the family tradition of despising all Montagues, making Juliet's fantasy of marrying one far from realistic. However, throughout the mournful love story of Romeo and Juliet, Lord Capulet’s hateful and authoritative persona evolves into that of a loving and forgiving man. This change in personality reveals itself during the first fight scene between the Montagues and the …show more content…
Tension in the city of Verona between the two rival houses of Capulet and Montague acts as an amplifier of Lord Capulet's arrogant and rash personality. It seems nearly impossible for the two households to even tolerate the sight of each other without breaking into a bloody battle. Lord Capulet's egotism and hostility present themselves whenever his arch nemesis Lord Montague appears. Although old and weak, during the confrontation in the town square, Lord Capulet tries to join his house in the battle. Understanding that the Lord’s aged and fragile body surely cannot withstand an intense fight, Lady Capulet tries to stop her husband from foolishly joining in the brawl. Of course, Capulet, having no respect for his wife or