Who proposed first out of Romeo and Juliet?

Answer 1

Generally, in those days, it was the male who was more 'important' as it were, and so you'd think it was most likely Romeo. But it wasn't. It is Juliet who introduces the idea of marriage. "If thy bent of love be honourable, thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow by one that I'll procure to come to me." This is an example of how the idea that in Shakespeare's day "the male was more important as it were" is seriously flawed. It is a projection of the attitudes of a later time on the past.

Answer 2

Paris does talk to Juliet's father, Capulet, about marrying her. He does not talk about marrying Romeo, as guys didn't marry guys back then, and in any case he could not marry both Romeo and Juliet without committing bigamy.

Answer 3

Juliet proposed that they should get married, and Romeo got permission from the Father.

Answer 4

Juliet. "If thy bent of love be honorable, thy intent marriage. . ."

Answer 5

"Juliet: If that thy bent of love be honourable, thy purpose marriage, send me word."

Answer 6

Juliet does.