Wednesday, March 21, 2012

     After reading Scene 3, I came to the conclusion that Juliet has a very distant relationship with her parents. Juliet's father said that his daughter would be given two years to marry Paris yet after Tybalt's death, he gave her three days. Most parents would probably try to let their children mature before forcing them into marriage, whether or not the suitor was an earl. I understand how angry Juliet might have been in this situation. She trusted that her father would let her wait, and suddenly she was betrothed.
      Instead Juliet's point, Capulet said that she was "baggage" (a worthless woman). He continued to insult her and described her as a curse to his wife. He commented on her pale skin, and said how she was worthless for denying marriage to a "worthy" man. Had Juliet and her parents been close, Capulet may have apologized, and given her more time.
       I understand why Capulet may have felt this way. He probably wanted his only heir secure with a husband. He knew that she was hurt,but probably wanted the best for her despite her feelings at the moment. Maybe things would've been better if Juliet gave up Romeo, and trusted her parents in marriage to Paris- as the Nurse recommended.

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