Question

aiyana davis station 1: character analysis task: 1. read act 1 scene 3 of romeo and juliet pages 306 - 308 2. read the conversation between lady capulet and juliet. 3. make a bubble map for juliet and lady capulet, listing their traits (personality or physical), goals, and relationships (on the back) questions: 1. what do lady capulets words show about how she feels about marriage? 2. how does juliet respond to her mothers ideas about paris?

Explanation:

Question 1

To determine Lady Capulet's feelings about marriage, we analyze her conversation with Juliet in Act 1 Scene 3 of Romeo and Juliet. Lady Capulet presents marriage (specifically to Paris) as a social and status - enhancing opportunity. She emphasizes Paris's good looks and social standing, suggesting that marriage is a means to gain social prestige and a suitable match based on external factors like appearance and family status, rather than focusing on love. She seems to view marriage as a practical, almost transactional arrangement for Juliet, aiming to secure a favorable social position for her daughter.

When Lady Capulet presents the idea of Paris to Juliet, Juliet responds with obedience and a willingness to consider. She says she will look at Paris at the party and see if she can like him, but also states that she will not like him more than her mother allows. This shows a respectful, compliant attitude, as she is willing to follow her mother's wishes regarding the potential marriage, while also indicating a certain level of deference to her mother's authority in this matter.

Answer:

Lady Capulet views marriage as a practical, status - enhancing arrangement. She promotes Paris as a suitor, emphasizing his good looks and social standing, suggesting marriage is about social prestige and suitable external matches rather than love.

Question 2