Which statement best describes the character of Lord Capulet?
Which statement best describes the character of Lord Capulet?
The statement that best describes the character of Lord Capulet is “He is oppressive and controlling”. In Romeo and Juliet, Lord Capulet decides his daughter, Juliet, will marry Paris without even asking her about it.
What does Lord Capulet’s behavior in Scene 4 show about his character?
Lord Capulet demonstrates his tolerance and respect for his daughter’s opinion by commenting that he will give Juliet his blessing whether or not she agrees to marry Paris. In Act 3, Scene four, Lord Capulet tells Paris that Juliet will obey any decision he makes. He then says that Juliet will marry Paris on Thursday.
Why doesn’t Juliet want Romeo to swear by the moon that he loves her?
According to the words of the play (this is in the balcony scene in Act II, Scene 2), she asks him not to swear by the moon because the moon is not constant enough. O, swear not by the moon, the inconstant moon, That monthly changes in her circled orb, Lest that thy love prove likewise variable.
Which literary technique is used in this exchange between Paris and Juliet?
Dramatic Irony
What does Juliet want Romeo to prove his love for her?
Juliet is worried that he might be saying that he loves her simply because he now knows that he can easily have her. Romeo then says he will swear by the moon that he loves Juliet. Juliet then decides that Romeo can prove that his love is honorable by proposing to marry her.
How does Mercutio describe love?
When Romeo insists he is too unhappy over Rosaline to dance at the party, Mercutio advises him to be “rough” with love, saying, If love be rough with you, be rough with love. Prick love for pricking, and you beat love down.
How does Mercutio influence Romeo and Juliet?
In the book Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, Romeo’s friend Mercutio has a large effect on both Romeo and Juliet’s lives. Mercutio’s actions cause the death of Juliet’s cousin Tybalt. He indirectly causes Romeo and Juliet to meet, and he has an indirect cause in both Romeo and Juliet’s deaths.
How old is Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet?
19