Juliet's mother, acts in an unconventional way, their relationship is tense and formal
Lady Capulet
Wishes for Juliet to marry Paris
Conforms heavily to the ongoing conflict between the two families
Traditional Elizabethan woman
In wealthier families, the mother was not expected to care for or have a large role in raising their children; instead, families would employ a nurse to look after their sons and daughters
It was usual for Elizabethan women to marry and give birth young
Juliet and Lady Capulet
Their relationship is essentially non-existent
Lady Capulet and Juliet are opposites of each other
Lady Capulet and Lord Capulet
Lady Capulet is fearful of her husband, demonstrated when she refuses to tell him that Juliet does not wish to marry Paris
Lady Capulet: '"Here comes your father; tell him so yourself, And see how he will take it at your hands."'
Lady Capulet: '"Talk not to me, for I'll not speak a word, Do as thou wilt, for I have done with thee."'
