lord capulet

• Lord Capulet is a product of his time, displaying characteristics of a typical patriarch, viewed as a good father by an Elizabethan audience for trying to protect Juliet through arranging a marriage
• To a modern audience, Lord Capulet's possessive and abusive behavior towards Juliet may evoke a sense of injustice due to the increasing importance of gender equality
• In the Elizabethan era, family honor was crucial, as shown through the Montague versus Capulet feud, with loyalty and protection within each family; Shakespeare uses Romeo and Juliet's suicide to highlight the dangers of excessive family honor
• Lord Capulet's treatment of women in the play is oppressive and abusive, reflecting the societal expectations of men following patriarchal rules to maintain social order
• Lord Capulet is portrayed as patriarchal, conflicted, and abusive in the play, with his actions towards Juliet fluctuating as the story progresses, showing a complex character development
• Lord Capulet's possessiveness over Juliet turns into abusive behavior as she disobeys him, culminating in him wishing death upon her, showcasing his increasingly abusive nature
• Lord Capulet and Juliet share a volatile bond, with Lord Capulet becoming increasingly controlling and abusive as Juliet disobeys him, leading to a disintegrated relationship only expressed through love upon Juliet's death
• Lord Capulet and Lord Montague share a chaotic bond due to the family feud, but reconcile and sympathize with each other after Romeo and Juliet's deaths, ending the feud and showing a surprisingly understanding and peaceful relationship