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He changes his mind throughout the play. In Act I he tells Paris that she is too young and she should wait for a couple of years before she marries anyone. Later he decides that Paris should marry her right away, giving two days delay to prepare for the ceremony. Later still he changes the date again to a time only hours away, leaving no time to inform the guests and barely time to inform Paris and Friar Lawrence.

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Marry Paris or I throw you out of the house.

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Q: How long does Capulet want Juliet to wait before getting married?
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Was Juliette a Montague or a Capulet?

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


What is the family name of Shakespeare's Juliet?

The Capulet Family, and Romeo is from the montague family. Both are equal in status!


How do words lead to actions in romeo and Juliet?

Insofar as any of the characters discuss things before they do them, words lead to actions. For example, Paris and Capulet talk about the possibility of marriage between Paris and Juliet. Capulet eventually agrees. It has all been talk so far. Then Juliet says she'd rather not marry Paris. At this point the talk leads to actions, namely Capulet getting violent with Juliet.


What does Lady Capulet mean when she quotes i was your mother much upon these years?

When Lady Capulet says the above quote, she means that before she was twelve or thirteen, she was already Juliet's mother. She is trying to convince Juliet to marry Paris and getting pregnant because she is already considered "old".


When Lady Capulet asks Juliet about marriage what is Juliet's answer?

Act 1, scene 2.Lady Capulet: ... How stands your dispositions to be married?Juliet: It is an honour that I dream not of.Nurse: An honour! Were not I thine only nurse, I would say that thou hadst sucked wisdom from thy teat.Lady Capulet: Well, think of marriage now. Younger than you, here in Verona, ladies of esteem are made already mothers. By my count, I was your mother much upon these years that you are now a maid. Thus in brief: the valiant Paris seeks wants you for his love.Lady Capulet is saying that girls younger than Juliet are already married and have children. She herself was a mother before she reached the age that Juliet is now. Then she says that Paris wants to marry Juliet.

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In act 1 scene 2 Paris ask Capulet for Juliet's hand in marriage. what is Capulet's reply?

Capulet tells Paris that Juliet is too young and he wants her to wait a few more years before getting married. He suggests that Paris should woo Juliet and win her affection before proceeding with the marriage proposal.


How old does Capulet think Juliet should be when she marries?

Capulet thinks Juliet should be at least 14 years old before she gets married.


Before partying what do Romeo and Juliet decide to do?

To Capulet's party. Benvolio wants to go to get Romeo's mind off Rosaline; Romeo wants to go because she is one of the guests. They plan to sneak in under the wing of the invitation to Mercutio.


Was Juliette a Montague or a Capulet?

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


What is the family name of Shakespeare's Juliet?

The Capulet Family, and Romeo is from the montague family. Both are equal in status!


Who is rosaline Romeo and Juliet?

Rosaline is Juliet's cousin and Romeo's crush before he sees Juliet. He had a thing for Capulet women.


How do words lead to actions in romeo and Juliet?

Insofar as any of the characters discuss things before they do them, words lead to actions. For example, Paris and Capulet talk about the possibility of marriage between Paris and Juliet. Capulet eventually agrees. It has all been talk so far. Then Juliet says she'd rather not marry Paris. At this point the talk leads to actions, namely Capulet getting violent with Juliet.


What does Lady Capulet mean when she quotes i was your mother much upon these years?

When Lady Capulet says the above quote, she means that before she was twelve or thirteen, she was already Juliet's mother. She is trying to convince Juliet to marry Paris and getting pregnant because she is already considered "old".


In scene 4 what does Capulet tell Paris?

Capulet tells Paris to Get ready for the wedding and pick up Juliet.


A bit later Capulet appears to change his mind about Paris's question What does Capulet then tell Pairs?

Capulet tells Paris that he needs to win Juliet's heart and consent before they can proceed with the marriage. He advises Paris to woo Juliet and gain her affection before rushing into marriage.


When Lady Capulet asks Juliet about marriage what is Juliet's answer?

Act 1, scene 2.Lady Capulet: ... How stands your dispositions to be married?Juliet: It is an honour that I dream not of.Nurse: An honour! Were not I thine only nurse, I would say that thou hadst sucked wisdom from thy teat.Lady Capulet: Well, think of marriage now. Younger than you, here in Verona, ladies of esteem are made already mothers. By my count, I was your mother much upon these years that you are now a maid. Thus in brief: the valiant Paris seeks wants you for his love.Lady Capulet is saying that girls younger than Juliet are already married and have children. She herself was a mother before she reached the age that Juliet is now. Then she says that Paris wants to marry Juliet.


Romeo and Juliet before they meet?

Romeo is well-known around Verona - even Old Capulet has heard of him (as we find out in the argument Old Capulet has with Tybalt in the Ball scene). But Romeo has never seen Juliet before he meets her at Old Capulet's ball. This is surprising in a town as small as Verona. Perhaps Old Capulet has kept Juliet at home most of the time. This would make sense: she is his only surviving child, and she seems very naive in the ways of the world until she meets Romeo. (When Lady Capulet asks her if she wants to marry Paris, Juliet seems not to have given the matter much thought). But once Juliet has chosen Romeo she does everything she can so that they can be married without a moment's hesitation. Juliet grows up fast, and - like most of Shakespeare's heroines - she knows what she wants.