Lord Capulet Flashcards
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Act 1 ‘My will to her consent is but a part’
Lord Capulet is initially presented as a forward thinking, guarded and measured character; this is seen {quote}. Despite it being unusual for the time to grant a woman a voice, Capulet seemingly gives Juliet control over her future, demonstrating a progressive approach to her autonomy.
Lord Capulet quote 2
Act 1 ‘A bears him like a portly gentlemen.’
Capulet attempts to placate the situation to prevent a fight at his party by showing Romeo some respect, “portly gentlemen”, bring attention to the measured and mature response of Lord Capulet whilst highlighting the importance of honour.
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Act 3
“I think she will be rul’d/ In all respects by me” –
reflects Capulet’s shift from supportive to controlling, revealing how grief over Tybalt’s death pushes him to assert patriarchal dominance, expecting Juliet to obey without question. It highlights the societal norm where fathers held full authority over their daughters, and also suggests his urgency may stem from a desire to restore family honour or secure Juliet’s future before he dies
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Act 3 “hang,beg,starve,die”
The asyndeton intensifies his fury, venomous anger as he is so enraged, he can only think to utter violent insults at Juliet for her disobedience
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Act 5 “Death lies on her like an untimely frost/ Upon the sweetest flower of all the field”
Lord Capulet’s simile “Death lies on her like an untimely frost / Upon the sweetest flower of all the field” uses natural imagery to present Juliet as delicate and innocent, with “sweetest flower” connoting purity and beauty. The phrase “untimely frost” emphasises the suddenness and cruelty of her death, suggesting it came prematurely, cutting her life short before she could bloom. This shows a rare moment of genuine paternal love and vulnerability, revealing how deeply her loss has affected him, and contrasting with his earlier portrayal as a controlling patriarch
