Lady Capulet

• What does the nurse's character epitomize in Act 1?

  Traditional Elizabethan woman
• How does the nurse's connection with Juliet reflect Elizabethan parent-child dynamics?

  It shows a distant and indifferent relationship
• What role did nurses often take on in aristocratic circles during the Elizabethan period?

  Maternal role in raising children
• What does Lady Capulet prioritize for Juliet in Act 1?

  Socially advantageous marriage
• What does Lady Capulet's focus on marriage suggest about her character?

  Her complicity in societal conventions
• How does Lady Capulet's actions reflect societal expectations?

  She seeks to secure Juliet's future through marriage
• What simile is used in Act 5 regarding Juliet's death?

  "The sight of death is a bell"
• What does the simile about death highlight for Lady Capulet?

  Her immense guilt over Juliet's death
• How does Lady Capulet's perspective shift from Act 1 to Act 5?

  From encouraging marriage to feeling guilt
• What conflict is reinforced by Lady Capulet's change in priorities?

  Familial duty versus individual desires
• What does the imagery of a "bell" in Act 5 symbolize?

  Life's fleeting nature and cherishing love
• What does Lady Capulet's realization about love suggest about societal norms?

  They can lead to tragic consequences
• What does Lady Capulet's character illustrate about the consequences of adhering to social conventions?

  It can result in tragic outcomes
• How is Lady Capulet described in the text?

  She is described as selfish.
• Why is Lady Capulet considered selfish?

  She doesn't listen to her daughter's woes.
• What does Lady Capulet refuse to do regarding her daughter?

  She refuses to listen to her daughter's concerns.
• What does Lady Capulet's behavior indicate about her relationship with her daughter?

  It indicates a lack of understanding and respect.
• What does Lady Capulet disrespect in the text?

  She disrespects her daughter's future marriage.
• How does Lady Capulet's attitude affect her daughter's feelings?

  It makes her daughter feel neglected and unvalued.
• What does Lady Capulet's formal relationship with her daughter suggest?

  It suggests a lack of emotional connection.
• What does Lady Capulet fail to recognize about her daughter?

  She fails to recognize her daughter's needs.
• What does Lady Capulet's speech reveal about her character?

  It reveals her self-centered nature.
• How does Lady Capulet's interaction with the Nurse reflect her character?

  It shows her dismissive attitude towards others.
• What does Lady Capulet's lack of awareness about her daughter indicate?

  It indicates a disconnect in their relationship.
• What does Lady Capulet prioritize over her daughter's feelings?

  She prioritizes her own desires and plans.
• How does Lady Capulet's speech illustrate her emotional state?

  It illustrates her frustration and impatience.
• What does Lady Capulet's reference to her daughter imply about their relationship?


  It implies a formal and distant relationship.
• What does Lady Capulet's character reveal about societal expectations?

  It reveals expectations of women to conform.
• How does Lady Capulet's attitude towards Juliet reflect on her parenting style?

  It reflects a controlling and authoritarian style.
• What does Lady Capulet's dialogue suggest about her priorities?

  It suggests her priorities are self-serving.
• What does Lady Capulet's character ultimately symbolize in the play?

  She symbolizes the constraints of societal norms.
• What are the key characteristics of Lady Capulet's relationship with her daughter?

  • Selfish and self-centered
  • Lacks emotional connection
  • Dismissive of daughter's feelings
  • Prioritizes her own desires
• How does Lady Capulet's behavior impact her daughter's life?

  • Causes feelings of neglect
  • Creates a formal relationship
  • Ignores daughter's needs and desires
  • Reflects societal expectations on women