Romeo And Juliet Parents

Romeo and Juliet do not interact and communicate in an a effective manner and do not have a strong connection with either of the parents, which is ultimately the main factor in their demise. This comes from the children not telling the truth to their parents, the parents not caring about their child's need, and are not involved with their child as much as needed. First off, neither of the heirs mention to their parents any of their true feelings. Throughout the story we are told that Juliet undoubtedly loves Romeo. But in spite of this, Juliet lies to her mother saying “Indeed, I never shall be satisfied with Romeo till I behold him dead” (Shakespeare 837). Juliet is trying to hold off the fact that she loves Romeo, as far as her saying that

When Juliet tell her parents that she does not wish to wed, her father does into an angry fit of rage. He starts to insult Juliet, saying, “Out, you greensickness carrion! Out, you baggage! You tallow-face”( Shakespeare 839). Juliet then please him to be patient and listen to her, crying, “Good father, i beseech you on my knees, hear me with patience but to speak a word. He responds by saying, “My fingers itch” (Shakespeare 839). Capulets anger frightens Juliet, and while Capulet know that Juliet does not want to wed, he ignores her pleas and does not find out why she will not marry. Throughout the entire story Romeo’s parents are unaware of how he is feeling. During a talk about why Romeo is depressed Benvolio asks Montague why Romeo is unhappy. Montague replies to this by saying, “I neither know it nor can learn of him” (Shakespeare 775). This has Montague clearly stating that he has no idea why Romeo is sad, and is not able to find out himself, so he soon sends Benvolio. This lack of communication is a main cause for Romeo’s harsh actions.
Juliet only talks to her parents in two scenes within the story. This would probably be good, except the parents are not taking to Juliet, they are more telling her the she must get married. Lady Capulet tell Juliet, “Well, think of marriage now. Younger than you, here in Verona, ladies of esteem, are made already mothers” (Shakespeare 783). The only other time they