Lord Capulet

• "What noise? Give me my long sword"-Lord Capulet, Act 1:1


  In the fight scene, we see the domineering and aggressive side of Capulet in terms of the feud. The imperatives used are symbolic of his character. This foreshadows the aggression in Act 3:5 when Juliet refuses Paris
• "My child is yet a stranger in the world"- Lord Capulet, Act 1:2"She hath not seen the change in fourteen years"- Lord Capulet, Act 1:2


  Shows that Capulet is protective over Juliet and is apprehensive about her marrying Paris so soon because she is so inexperienced with relationships and love
• "Earth hath swallowed all my hopes but she"- Lord Capulet, Act 1:2


  Shows perhaps the reason why Lord Capulet is so protective over Juliet, and she is maybe who he lives for. However this could be only artificial as he is quick to lose his temper and threaten to disown her when she refuses to marry Paris in Act 3:5
• "But woo her gentle Paris, get her heart"- Lord Capulet, Act 1:2


  Shows the more concerned and caring side of Capulet which is not very stereotypical of the fathers of Verona that could assert their power over women and force them into marriage as part of the patriarchal society. He perhaps believes in the real love that Romeo and Juliet seek to pursue however this is ironic as his character changes dramatically when Juliet says she doesn't love Paris
• "My will to her consent but a part"- Lord Capulet, Act 1:2


  Capulet appears kindhearted in Act 1:2 (though this changes later on). Here he seems to defer to Juliet's choice to choose who she wants to marry which contrasts to his aggressive and potentially violent attitude later on
• "I think she will be ruled in all aspects by me"- Lord Capulet, Act 3:4


  His decision to move the wedding closer makes obvious the powerlessness of women in Verona. This severely contrasts to his care and concern to the importance of Juliet's choice in Act 1:2
• "Prepare her"-Lord Capulet, Act 3:4


  Capulet becomes more of a stereotypical father at this point, pushing the wedding forward despite previously wanting to let Juliet wait two years before choosing a suitor. The imperatives show his controlling and dogmatic nature
• "Or I will drag thee on a hurdle thither"- Lord Capulet,Act 3:5


  Almost violent and completely juxtaposes his care and concern from Act 1:2 where he alludes to her being important due to being an only child
• "hang, beg, starve, die in the streets"-Lord Capulet, Act 3:5

  Lexis of violence and list of imperatives reflects his aggressive and domineering nature. There is no relational connection here and he seems quick to be willing to disown her
• "disobedient wretch""my fingers itch"- Lord Capulet, Act 3:5


  "Disobedient" shows Lord Capulet referring to how Juliet has strayed from society's preconceptions about males being able to dominate over women. We also see Capulet's violent nature as her refers to wanting to slap his daughter
• "An you be mine, I'' give you to my friend"-Lord Capulet, Act 3:5


  Shows again the patriarchal society the characters live in, as Capulet refers to Juliet as if she is a possession or a gift with no voice of her own