capulet doesn't really know. he has been sad and depressed recently, and he has been jumping into conclusions which he may regret later. it may also be for greater wealth, or simply because L.C. likes to stay in charge of her daughter.
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The music was playing, which Paris said he would bring.
One person answered: Capulet - it was Capulet's desire to have his daughter, Juliet, marry within the family or in other words Paris. However, this is wrong. Paris is a relative of Duke Escalus, which is why he says at the end of the play that he has lost "a brace of kinsmen" (Paris and Mercutio). Juliet had never met Paris before the party where she also meets Romeo. Paris is neither Montague nor Capulet
Capulet wants to discuss Paris's proposal to marry Juliet. Paris has expressed his desire to marry Juliet to Capulet, and Capulet is arranging a meeting to discuss the potential marriage.
Paris asks Capulet if he can marry Juliet. He doesn't bother asking Juliet.
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When Capulet refers to Paris as his son, he is using a term of endearment or respect, highlighting the close relationship he has with Paris. In Shakespearean times, the term "son" could be used to show affection or to indicate a familial-like bond, especially in a social context where the person being referred to is respected. It also signifies Capulet's approval of Paris as a potential son-in-law.
Capulet and Paris are discussing Juliet's potential marriage to Paris. Capulet wants Paris to woo Juliet and wait for her to be ready for marriage, while Paris is eager to marry her soon. Ultimately, Capulet agrees to Paris' proposal, setting the stage for the tragic events of the play.
Paris replies that he will do his best to honor Capulet's decision and win Juliet's love.
On the Capulet side, Tybalt, Lady Capulet, and Paris died. Tybalt was killed by Romeo, Lady Capulet died of grief, and Paris was killed by Romeo in a duel.
Capulet wants his daughter, Juliet, to marry Paris, a nobleman and kinsman of the Prince.
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