can you like of Paris’ love?” Younger than you… are already mothers Flashcards
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This suggests that Lady Capulet is enquiring with Juliet about her thoughts on Paris in order to see her willingness to marry him
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The use of the question shows Lady Capulets willingness to guide her daughter upon a path deemed suitable by society and disregarding her daughter’s views and opinions
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however the effectiveness of her advice creates a contrast between her expectations and traditional values and Juliet’s desires for love.
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This is effective as the phrase “younger than you” directly relates back to lady capulet as she herself married at the same age as Juliet and this emphasises the pressure of motherhood in order to maintain the family bloodline on young girls
