Though parents, most often, want what’s best for their children, they do not always know what’s right. This became evident in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare continuously as the play progressed, as did the parental figures. Their roles in their children’s lives, wasn’t guidance or support, but as authority figures who enforced the rules of society and cared for their well being, though weren’t entirely invested in the details of their life. Even their pseudo-parents, people who actually were their guidance and support had lacked the ability to know what’s best, proving that neither biological parents, nor parental figures, truly know children better than they know themselves.
Both sets of parents were highly negligent but showed concern …show more content…
“ (1.1142-143), knowing that his son wouldn’t impart any information to anyone but his peers. As for the Capulet family, they had clearly cared for Juliet, having respected her wishes and not forcing her into marriage, in fact, Capulet had referred to her as ‘the hopeful lady of my earth.” (1.2.15) Capulet knew that Juliet marrying Paris would elevate her status as well as honor the family, that is much of what girls of the era wanted. Though this need, coming both from mother and father was about their regard for their daughter, it also showed their allegiance to their family as well as values. Capulet desired a comfortable life for her, but he also wished that Paris would put effort into courting and winning Juliet over …show more content…
Their children got married without their consent or knowledge. The Nurse and Friar, both having the children’s best interest at heart, got them married, but hadn’t truly considered the ramifications, eventually leading to 5 deaths. Juliet’s parents simply wished to see their daughter happily settled to a fine gentleman and Romeo’s parents hoped to see their son not gloomy and in a constant state of depression. Capulet had pushed Juliet too far, they were overbearing and moved her to act out whereas the Montagues were lax in their parenting, allowing Romeo to have the freedom to find and fall in love with Juliet. Neither the set of biological parents not the metaphorical ones knew what was best for Romeo and Juliet, both pushed their ideals and agendas on the children but they still proved to be what they are, impulsive teenagers. [ i shall attempt to expand on
Both sets of parents were highly negligent but showed concern …show more content…
“ (1.1142-143), knowing that his son wouldn’t impart any information to anyone but his peers. As for the Capulet family, they had clearly cared for Juliet, having respected her wishes and not forcing her into marriage, in fact, Capulet had referred to her as ‘the hopeful lady of my earth.” (1.2.15) Capulet knew that Juliet marrying Paris would elevate her status as well as honor the family, that is much of what girls of the era wanted. Though this need, coming both from mother and father was about their regard for their daughter, it also showed their allegiance to their family as well as values. Capulet desired a comfortable life for her, but he also wished that Paris would put effort into courting and winning Juliet over …show more content…
Their children got married without their consent or knowledge. The Nurse and Friar, both having the children’s best interest at heart, got them married, but hadn’t truly considered the ramifications, eventually leading to 5 deaths. Juliet’s parents simply wished to see their daughter happily settled to a fine gentleman and Romeo’s parents hoped to see their son not gloomy and in a constant state of depression. Capulet had pushed Juliet too far, they were overbearing and moved her to act out whereas the Montagues were lax in their parenting, allowing Romeo to have the freedom to find and fall in love with Juliet. Neither the set of biological parents not the metaphorical ones knew what was best for Romeo and Juliet, both pushed their ideals and agendas on the children but they still proved to be what they are, impulsive teenagers. [ i shall attempt to expand on