During 1.2, Paris and Capulet Express Their Views of Love and Marriage. Read These Scenes

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Romeo and Juliet

Act 1, Scenes 2 + 3

During 1.2, Paris and Capulet express their views of love and marriage. Read these scenes and pay close attention to the evidence that reveals each character’s view on love and marriage, but also notice that I have not found all of the evidence for you, so you will have to find quotes to record as well. Put each quotation in your own words and discuss what it shows the about the characters’ views of love and marriage.

Act 1, Scene 2

Textual Evidence w/citation / Decode (Put in your own words) / Analysis: This evidence shows…. (about character’s view on love/marriage)
C
A
P
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L
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T / My child is yet a stranger in the world;
She hath not seen the change of fourteen years,
Let two more summers wither in their pride,
Ere we may think her ripe to be a bride. (1.2.8-11)
But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart
My will to her consent is but a part (1.2.17-18) / Try to make her like you Paris; my agreeing to the marriage is only part of the decision.
P
A
R
I
S / (what does he say in response to Lord Cap saying: “she’s too young”?)

Act 1, Scene 3

Textual Evidence w/citation / Put this evidence in your own words / This evidence shows…. (about character’s view on love/marriage)
LADY CAP / Tell me, daughter Juliet, how stands your disposition to be married? (1.3.67)
What else does Lady C say?
NURSE / An I might live to see thee married once,
I have my wish.
No less! nay, bigger; women grow by men
JULIET / It is an honour that I dream not of.
What is the final thing Juliet says?

THINK: Whose view of love and marriage do you agree with more? Why do you feel this way?