Keywords

• Authoritative


  Lord Capulet is the head of the Capulet family and exercises strong control over his household, expecting obedience from both Juliet and others. 
• Impetuous 


  Despite his initial patience with Juliet’s refusal to marry Paris, Lord Capulet quickly becomes hot-tempered and rash, reacting with anger and harshness when crossed. 
• Patriarchal

  Lord Capulet holds traditional views on family hierarchy and gender roles, expecting unquestioning obedience from Juliet and others in his household.