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He sends his wife in to break the ice, before he comes in. However, he finds that his good news has not been received in the way he expected. He seriously thought she'd be delighted with the news that he had arranged for her to marry Paris. Of course, if he knew that she was already married, he might have understood her reaction a bit better.
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∙ 12y ago
Capulet believes that marriage should be practical and advantageous for both parties involved. He initially arranges Juliet's marriage to Paris based on political and social considerations rather than romantic love.
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∙ 12y agoHis first reaction is to advance the date of the wedding so Juliet does not have a chance to change her mind (nor does anyone have a chance to prepare for the wedding). He is delighted by the news.
He says:
Why, I am glad on't; this is well: stand up:
This is as't should be. Let me see the county;
Ay, marry, go, I say, and fetch him hither.
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∙ 11y ago"It is an honour that I dream not of."
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Is Juliet's mother a Capulet or a Montague?
Obviously, she is a Capulet by marriage.
What does lady Capulet tell Juliet after Juliet tells her about marriage?
Lady Capulet says Julietshe should start thinkingabout marriage.
Who said Well think of marriage now in Romeo and Juliet?
Lady Capulet says to Juliet "Well, think of marriage now" when talking about Paris. (Act 1. Scene 3. Line 75)
Why does lady Capulet tell Juliet to think about marriage?
Lady Capulet tells Juliet to think about marriage because it was a common expectation during that time period for young women to marry at a relatively young age. Additionally, marriage was seen as a way to ensure financial security and social status for the family. Lady Capulet likely believed that finding a suitable husband for Juliet was in her best interest and would secure her future.
Why according to lady Capulet has Capulet arranged the marriage so suddenly?
Lady Capulet explains that Capulet arranged Juliet's marriage to Paris so suddenly because he wants her to marry before she gets too old and misses her chance to be a mother.
Why does count Pars visit Capulet?
He wanted to ask Capulet for his daughters hand in an arranged marriage.
What does Paris and Capulet want?
He wants his daughter to be happy with the marriage agreement.
Is Paris a Capulet?
No, he is a relative of the Prince. He would like very much to be a Capulet by marriage, but if he were already a Capulet his pursuit of Juliet would be a little incestuous, would it not?
What day was Juliets marriage arranged for?
Juliet's marriage was arrnged for Thursday after Capulet changed his desicion.
Where was the Capulet party?
at the Capulet house in the yard... i think.
Who requests Juliet's hand in marriage from Lord Capulet?
Paris
What does Capulet arrange for Juliet?
A marriage with a character named Paris.
