What does Juliet say when Juliet's mother asks her to look at Paris at the party and think about marrying him?

Answer 1

In William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," when Juliet's mother, Lady Capulet, asks her to consider marrying Paris at the party, Juliet responds with obedience but does not fully commit to the idea. She says:

"I'll look to like, if looking liking move,

But no more deep will I endart mine eye

Than your consent gives strength to make it fly."

In simpler terms, Juliet is saying that she will try to like Paris if her mother wants her to, but she won't let her feelings go any further than her mother's approval allows.

Answer 2

Juliet obeys her mother and agrees to look at Paris, but privately expresses doubts about the idea of marrying him. She politely entertains the idea, but her true feelings are revealed later in the play.

Answer 3

"I'll look to love if looking liking move." This is an example of Shakespeare playing with words. He is punning on "look", meaning both "look forward to" and "see". He is also making a tongue-twister with "looking liking". What she means is "If when I look at Paris it moves me to like him, I'll look forward to love." Shakespeare's is much more elegant, of course.

Answer 4

They are both pretty enthusiastic about it. Paris is apparently a "man of wax", which makes him a good catch. Juliet, however, is indifferent to the idea.