Marriage In Romeo And Juliet

Lord Capulet is very concerned that his daughter is too young to be married. He believes that she is still naive and has not adequately experienced enough in the world to be a great bride. For this reason, Lord Capulet denied Paris’ request in marriage. This demonstrates that Lord Capulet was protective of his daughter, and acts accordingly for the sake of her well-being. Juliet affirms her father’s decision, and in this way, allowing her to be obedient and loving to him. Lord Capulet’s responsible actions please Juliet to become obedient.

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Juliet is the young age of thirteen and she has been brought up by her nurse rather than her birth mother, as it is her responsibility in society. Juliet’s mother asks about her daughter’s views on marriage although she has not introduced the idea previously. Juliet responds, “It is an honor that I dream not of” (1.3.71). Ultimately, this demonstrates Juliet’s stance on this idea and the fact that there are other things occupying her mind. Her mother has not been around Juliet for most of her life, however her ideas and opinions do reflect highly on Juliet.

During Shakespeare’s time, courtship was entirely different. These days, dating and a relationship are usually involved before claiming love and getting married. Back then, marriages were not usually out of love, but of desired status and wealth. The parents would usually arrange the wedding, with little input of the child. The parents would, for lack of a better term, not care about how the child would feel about the marriage, which is shown in the play. Lord Capulet and Lady Capulet had it planned for Juliet to marry Paris. Paris and Juliet had barely known each other at this point. When the Capulets informed Juliet of the plan, she was outraged and upset. While she was upset about their plan, she knew that it was what they believed was best for her even though she hated and refused the idea of an arranged marriage to a man that she did not love. “Not proud you have, but thankful that you have. Proud can I

Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is one of the most eminent examples of english literature in history. Written in roughly 1595, Shakespeare produced a piece that is studied and disputed worldwide centuries of later, that features a thirteen year old girl and sixteen to seventeen year old boy who fall in love and get married less than a day, despite their families’ age-old hatred of one another. When Romeo is exiled for killing Tybalt, a Capulet, Juliet fakes her death so that she can escape with him in order to avoid a spontaneous marriage that her father says will occur soon. all with the help of Friar Laurence who originally wedded the two. Before Romeo can receive the news that Juliet faked her death, he finds her in the Capulet tomb, and knowingly drinks a fatal potion.

In the beginning, Lord Capulet is illustrated to be concerned that marriage to the “Gallant” and “noble” County Paris is too sudden for his daughter. "My child is yet a stranger in the world; she hath not seen the change of fourteen years." This initially portrays Capulet as fatherly and protective over his daughter, as would be expected. "My will to her consent is but a part.” From this, we can assume Lord Capulet also considers Juliet's feelings about the marriage and desires her willing compliance. However I think behind the obvious image of caring, Shakespeare is mocking the society, family and wealth because he arranges for this to take place. Capulet tells Paris that although she is "free to choose" her own mate, it must be from a narrow pool that he has approved of, and what's more, he has already selected Paris. He sees no reason why his daughter would object.

I think you both getting married is a great idea, but its to soon I think you should hold off on the wedding. You dont know each other yet. You talked but you havent dated gotten to know each other. I understand life is to short so you should live it but Juliet is still 13 years old that is really young to be getting married at and Romeo is older then Juliet. I feel like you guys just have not though it out yet and I feel like you should have it thought out. Being married is a big step and I dont really think its love at first sight. Like others might say it is but one reason i think its is a good idea becuase you can see the love for Juliet in Romeo eyes and Juliet love to but its to early to acually tell if there down for each other you guys

Through Capulet, Shakespeare challenges the sixteenth century tradition of girls being married at a young age, condemning the violence of this structure. In Elizabethan England, girls as young as ten were wed as a means of securing their future with a wealthy partner. In the passage, Capulet rejects this life for Juliet. Firstly, he highlights that her youth means Juliet is “a stranger in the world”; Shakespeare follows this scene with the Nurse’s description of Juliet’s youth in Act 1, Scene 3, reinforcing the innocence Capulet sees in his daughter, not yet “ripe” for marriage. Indeed, the connotations of this descriptor frame the notion of waiting for Juliet to age as holding/creating a sense of beauty, otherwise destroyed by early marriage}. Further, Capulet’s conclusion that young brides are “too soon marr’d” by childbirth emphasises that his denial comes from a desire to protect; as the usual argument for early marriage is the protection of women, this notion that it in fact creates such violence is especially challenging to the audience’s usual perception of the issue. As such, Shakespeare highlights the dangers that come from the marital tradition of young brides. Further, the playwright contrasts this challenge by using Paris – a character given far more presence in Shakespeare’s play than in previous renditions of the Romeo and Juliet narrative – as the embodiment of the more traditional view; he introduces his “suit” to Juliet to the discourse of the passage and

In Shakespeare’s, “Romeo and Juliet” Juliet attitude changes about love and marriage; from a girl who does not want love or marriage, later on Juliet is interested in marriage, and at the end Juliet is not able to live without her partner in love. In the beginning of “Romeo and Juliet,” Juliet explained to Lady Capulet that marriage “is an honor that I dream not of.” Referring to how Juliet compares marriage to an honor but she does not dream of marriage. Later on in the story of “Romeo and Juliet,” Juliet is intrigued about love and marriage “so I can learn how to submit to my husband and lose my virginity.” Due to the effect of Juliet changing from not wanting to be in a relationship at all in the beginning of the story to do inappropriate

The Montagues and Capulets are two extremely powerful families whom are both rich in wealth and dignity that are in heavy feud with one another. In those days procreation was a necessity ;however, to procreate- Marriage was compulsory as Italy was exceptionally rich in Catholic laws. Consequently, the main reason of marriage wasn’t love, but to instead procreate. It was common for families to pressure their children to have offspring in order to carry on power, pride and social reputation of their families’ name if they passed away. This was particularly important for Juliet considering she is female. In the 1500’s, men and women had different roles and responsibilities: Men were known to fight and uphold their dignity whereas women would be passive and obedient to their parents or partner. It was seen as a duty by their parents/partner’s to force them to procreate as duty was very important. However, men and women were allowed to experience love outside marriage and this was commonly known as ‘Courtly Love’. Courtly love is a forbidden love usually between a knight and a married women. Courtly love was thought of as ‘pure’ love. People often had romances outside of

Capulet’s protectiveness allows Juliet’s character to expose her childishness. Capulet wants Juliet to marry Paris if Paris can win over Juliet. Capulet says, “And too soon marred are those so early made. Earth hath swallowed

Firstly, Romeo and Juliet are not old enough to understand the reality of a marital union and its expectations as society has enforced. This is evident when Capulet speaks to Paris about giving his daughter’s hand in marriage he says, “My child is yet a stranger in the world; She hath not seen the change of fourteen years” (1.2.8-9). This indicates that Juliet is not even fourteen years old yet and her father is already discussing or arranging terms with Juliet’s possible future husband. She is a mere child in regards to this big step she is expected to take; to be married to someone. As Juliet is expected to marry soon because of

The nature of marriage in Verona disregarded the feelings of Juliet in favor of the social expectations and interests. Juliet’s consent is only a small part of the bigger picture. Lord Capulet’s desires and ambitions are put before Juliet’s own decisions. Similarly, Romeo also objectifies to Juliet when speaking about her. “O, she doth teach the torches to burn light!”

Women were one of the citizens who were most expected to follow society rules  and were meant be more fragile and not equal to men making men more possessive of them. Women were expected to be married to who their family chooses. This is decided by wealth, status, and if the husband would be a good addition to the family, not by love. Juliet’s father is wanting to make the decision for Juliet to marry Paris not because of his daughter’s happiness but because he wants to pass on his wealth and become a better family in status “Hang thee, young baggage, disobedient wretch! / I tell thee what: get thee to church a’Thursday, /Speak not, reply not, do not answer me!” (3.5.159-163). Juliet’s father talks about how he will disown Juliet and a lot of drama is created in the Capulet house. This is due to Juliet defying her father and not wanting to get married to whom they choose. Shakespeare is showing us how choosing women’s a husband was something that was expected

Young Juliet is a flower in a world of thorns. A beauty who does not notice the admiration ‘round thy lady. Yet, she has’t not considered marriage till this day, at which hour Mistress Capulet had brought up marriage. The lady did asked that Juliet may ponder loving Paris as her spouse. Paris, a suitable groom who will bring her riches and be a worthy husband. A fine match indeed for a flower so quite quant. From the babe the lady once was, cradled in my arms - to the mistress that she may be presently today. Oh fate, where would my gentle Susanne be, had she still had breath? Thou art not grieved by that ladies absence? It grieves me so, like a heart split in two. Yet given from another's womb, Juliet. A miracle. And now time hath come for her to be wed. Oh, she agreed to go to the Capulet party to see Paris, and she did. Juliet, however, seemed to have her mind somewhere else. As if in a far away land. At the party she did ask about other gentlemen. She seemed interested in one in particular. No use, because it was Romeo, a Montague, and our foe. She seemed distraught when I told her this. I can not speak why, for there are plenty of other gentlemen. However, ‘t is getting late, and tomorrow will bring new.