Lord Capulet In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

Is there more to Lord Capulet than just shouting and threats? Does Lord Capulet care about Juliet, or is he just worried about his family’s honor? Evidence from the play seems to support the Capulet that loves Juliet, and wants to see her happy, even though at points it seems like Capulet could not care less about what Juliet wants. Family honor does play some role in Capulet’s decisions, but it is wrong to assume that a better name for himself is the only thing driving him. It is also important to keep in mind what was normal for people in the time period. When the play is being acted out, Lord Capulet should be portrayed as a loving father who wants what is best for his only daughter even though his character flaws may cause some problems. While to some people Capulet’s decision to let Paris marry Juliet might seem tyrannical, there is also a very strong case to be made that he was actually trying to show that he cared for Juliet in this decision. When Paris …show more content…
Upon finding Romeo and Juliet dead, Capulet and Montague are struck by the realization of what their feud had caused. In response to this confrontation with reality, they agree to raise a golden statue of Romeo and Juliet. This is significant for understanding Capulet first because of how unlikely it is that the Capulets and the Montagues end their feud. Capulet is clearly shown to be against the Montagues when he is reprimanded by the Prince for fighting at the beginning of the play. The realization that their feud is the cause of his daughters death is why he decides to end the feud. In other words, his love for Juliet is why the feud ends. The other significant thing is that he agreed to make a statue out of gold for Romeo and Juliet. Capulet cares a lot for Juliet if he is willing to erect a statue made in gold for his daughter. The end of the play strongly suggests that Capulet does in fast care for