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Romeo And Juliet Attitudes

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Ziva Tudor Ms. Toliver WAC #4 January 27th, 2023 In Act One of Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare, there are a variety of attitudes and opinions about marriage presented. These attitudes are primarily displayed through the characters of Paris, Capulet, Lady Capulet, Juliet, and the Nurse. Paris, a nobleman, expresses his desire to marry Juliet in a traditional manner. He states, "Happily met, and happily parted" (Act 1, Scene 1, Line 97) indicating that his main focus is on the social and political benefits that marriage would bring, rather than true love. Capulet, Juliet's father, also holds a practical view of marriage. He sees marriage as a means to secure his family's social and economic status. He says, "My child is yet a
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