Romeo and Juliet

The Lord’s Rage In Act Three, Scene Five of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet enters a stage of conflict where she strives not to get married to Paris since she has already confidentially wed Romeo. Lord Capulet, Juliet’ father, learns about her resistance to marrying Paris and becomes frustrated. Throughout his speech, he criticizes Juliet and explains why marrying Paris is essential. Lord Capulet recommends what is best for Juliet and his family. For instance, he begins to point out Paris’s qualities and states he is, “A gentleman of noble parentage” (3.5.188). Lord Capulet acknowledges that Paris is a Count and if he marries Juliet she would acquire a superior rank in society as a Countess. Also, he portrays concern towards Juliet and her future considering he pursued a man from a noble family. Moreover, as Lord Capulet continues praising Juliet’s soon to be husband, he adds, “Of fair demesnes, youthful, and nobly train’d” (3.5.189). Lord Capulet emphasizes that Paris is young and handsome so Juliet could be exceedingly fond of him. He still recognizes the importance of Juliet’s feelings towards marrying a stranger by depicting Paris’s admired features. Lord Capulet is a prominent leader and caring father who craves to achieve his goal of keeping royalty in their family. Lord Capulet informs Juliet of the consequences her actions will draw. For example, as Lord Capulet demands that Juliet shall marry Paris, he exclaims, “And you be not, hang, beg, starve, die in the streets” (3.5.201). At this moment he challenges her choice by displaying the cold hearted results that will occur if she does not commit to his demands. Lord Capulet provokes Juliet to marry Paris, unless she is willing to be disowned. Furthermore, he progresses in the situation by saying, “I’ll ne’er acknowledge thee, / Nor what is mine shall never do thee good” (3.5.202-203). Lord Capulet exaggerates the conditions approaching his decision to expel Juliet from the family. He