lord capulet

• Who is Lord Capulet in "Romeo and Juliet"?

  Juliet's father
• How does Lord Capulet's view of women reflect his time period?

  Women were seen as property to their fathers
• What is the nature of the bond between Lord Capulet and Lord Montague?

  • Chaotic due to family feud
  • Shared hatred escalates throughout the play
  • Ends in mutual grief and understanding after the tragedy
• Describe the relationship between Lord Capulet and Juliet.

  • Initially protective but becomes controlling
  • Their bond is volatile and deteriorates
  • Capulet's love is revealed after Juliet's death
• How does Lord Capulet treat Juliet throughout the play?

  He is abusive and oppressive
• Why would Lord Capulet's treatment of Juliet not surprise an Elizabethan audience?

  Men were expected to uphold patriarchal rules
• What does Lord Capulet wish for Juliet in Act 3 Scene 5?

  He wishes death upon her
• How is Lord Capulet viewed by an Elizabethan audience?

  As a good father trying to protect Juliet
• What are the implications of family honor in "Romeo and Juliet"?

  • Family honor was crucial in the Elizabethan era
  • Montague vs. Capulet feud illustrates this
  • Romeo and Juliet's suicide highlights dangers of family honor
  • Capulet's change of heart occurs after their deaths
• Who is the patriarch of the Capulet family?

  Capulet
• What role does Capulet play in the feud between the Capulets and Montagues?

  He is an active participant in the feud
• What action does Capulet take against Montague in the play’s opening scene?

  He draws his sword against Montague
• Why does Capulet overlook the feud at times?

  To avoid causing a scene
• What does Capulet allow Romeo to do at the masquerade ball?

  He allows Romeo to remain at the ball
• What do Capulet's actions at the masquerade ball reveal about the feud?

  The feud is arbitrary and can be overlooked
• What causes Capulet to become enraged in 1.1?

  His authority is questioned
• How does Capulet react to Tybalt in 1.5?

  He loses his temper with Tybalt
• What does Capulet threaten Juliet with in 3.5?

  To drag her to the altar or disown her
• What does Capulet claim about Juliet's obedience?

  She will be ruled by him in all respects
• Why is Capulet angry with Juliet regarding her marriage to Paris?

  He believes it will restore his control
• What event causes Capulet's sense of control to flounder?

  Tybalt's death
• Who extends an olive branch to end the feud?

  Capulet
• What realization does Capulet have after Romeo and Juliet are discovered in the tomb?

  His obsession with appearances has cost lives
• What does Capulet try to ensure after the deaths of Romeo and Juliet?

  No more blood is shed in pride's name