Lord Capulet

• What phrase illustrates Lord Capulet's anger towards Juliet?

  "Hang, beg, starve, die"
• What literary device is used in Lord Capulet's angry statement?

  Asyndetic listing
• What does the asyndeton in Lord Capulet's speech signify?

  His intense fury and violent insults
• How does Lord Capulet's behavior change from Act I to Act 3?

  He becomes cruel and indifferent
• What does Lord Capulet symbolize in the play?

  The patriarchal structure of Elizabethan society
• How does Juliet's refusal to marry Paris affect the societal norms?

  It challenges the patriarchal authority
• What does Lord Capulet prioritize over Juliet's well-being?

  Social conventions and authority
• What imagery is used to describe Juliet's death in Act 4?

  "Untimely frost / Upon the sweetest flower"
• What does the term "flower" connote in Lord Capulet's lament?

  Delicacy and fragility
• How does Lord Capulet's focus on duty affect his perception of Juliet?

  It blinds him to her vulnerabilities
• What does the natural imagery of "frost" and "flowers" signify?

  The unnatural and premature death of Juliet
• What does Shakespeare illustrate through Lord Capulet's character?

  The consequences of unchecked pride and hatred
• What does Capulet express at the end of the play?

  He regrets his anger towards Romeo
• Who asks for forgiveness in the play?

  Capulet and Montague
• How is Capulet described in the play?

  As powerful and head of the household
• What does Tybalt tell Capulet about Romeo?

  Tybalt says Romeo is dishonoring the family
• What does Capulet rebuke Tybalt for?

  For not treating their guests kindly
• What does Capulet say about treating guests?

  They must treat their guests kindly
• How does Capulet react to Tybalt's anger?

  He defends Romeo and calms Tybalt
• What does Capulet's anger reveal about his character?

  He is protective of his family's honor
• What does Capulet's authority signify in the household?

  He is the head of the family
• What does Capulet's speech indicate about his views on family?

  He values family reputation and respect
• How does Capulet's character evolve throughout the play?

  He becomes more understanding and forgiving
• What does Capulet's use of "I" signify in his speeches?

  His authoritative stance and personal opinion
• What does Capulet's insistence on his opinion suggest about his character?

  He is assertive and values his authority
• What does Capulet's reaction to Juliet's refusal to marry Paris indicate?

  He feels betrayed and angry
• How does Capulet's character reflect the themes of power and authority?

  He embodies the patriarchal authority in families
• What does Capulet's final stance on family suggest about societal norms?

  Family honor is paramount in society
• How does Capulet's authority impact the other characters?

  It creates tension and conflict within the family
• What does Capulet's character reveal about the expectations of men in his society?

  Men are expected to be strong and authoritative
• How does Capulet's relationship with Juliet illustrate parental expectations?

  It shows the pressure placed on children to conform
• What does Capulet's anger towards Juliet's choices signify?

  His desire for control over family decisions
• How does Capulet's character contribute to the play's tragic elements?

  His rigid authority leads to family conflict
• What does Capulet's final decision about Juliet's marriage reveal?

  His inability to accept her autonomy
• How does Capulet's character reflect the societal norms of his time?

  He embodies the patriarchal values of authority
• What does Capulet's insistence on his opinion suggest about his character?

  He is assertive and values his authority