Comparing Capulet In William Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

In many of Shakespeare’s acts and poems, his writings have shown deep, exquisite emotions through his characters in the plays and the themes depicted throughout the written arts. In the act, “Romeo and Juliet”, the author, William Shakespeare, utilizes various counts of metaphoric phrases and excessive hyperboles to characterize Juliet’s father, Capulet as an impulsive and short-tempered character in the act.

Capulet’s prudent care for Juliet is ironically shown by his impulsive acts. Instead of thoughtfully thinking of who his daughter would like to marry, Capulet instead, forcefully chooses Juliet’s suitor, Paris. Irritated by Capulet’s decision, Juliet, in response, shows disagreement, and in effect, supports the characterization of Capulet’s short-tempered personality. Capulet, furiously retorts back with rude and strict remarks. …show more content…
During the disagreements of Capulet and Juliet, Capulet’s image of Juliet is corrupted as he thinks of a “mistress minion” as a description of Juliet. The quick, impulsive name calling of a “mistress minion” compares Juliet as a spoiled child that does not know well. Capulet’s constant rambling about Juliet’s disagreement brings excessive slander such as the comparison of Juliet to a “young baggage” and “disobedient wretch”. All the metaphoric names are negative, and transparently portray Capulet as a irascible father. In addition to the metaphors, Shakespeare also puts the use of hyperboles throughout the