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What changes does Lord Capulet make in Act 4?
Lord Capulet is ecstatic over her change in heart, and he moves the wedding date to the very next day. This doesn’t bother Juliet, because she doesn’t plan to be around for the wedding anyway. It’s an unexpected twist in the play.
Why has Capulet changed his mind?
Capulet changed his mind because everyone is soo sad about romeo killing Tybalt so he hopes that will cheer everyone up. Lord Capulet tells Juliet that she can either marry paris or be kicked out of his house.
What does Lord Capulet’s behavior in Scene 4 show about his character?
Lord Capulet demonstrates his tolerance and respect for his daughter’s opinion by commenting that he will give Juliet his blessing whether or not she agrees to marry Paris. In Act 3, Scene four, Lord Capulet tells Paris that Juliet will obey any decision he makes. He then says that Juliet will marry Paris on Thursday.
Why does Lord Capulet let Paris marry Juliet?
Why does Lord Capulet agree to let Paris marry Juliet? He wants to make Juliet happy. At the beginning of scene 5, Juliet insists, “It was the nightingale, and not the lark/That pierced the fearful hollow of thine ear.” Why do Romeo and Juliet argue over the identity of the bird?
What happens in Scene 4 of Romeo and Juliet?
Capulet tells his wife to go visit Juliet on her way up to bed and get her ready for a wedding—it will take place as soon as possible. In this brief scene, the Capulets scheme behind their daughter’s back to marry Juliet off to Paris. Paris is somewhat hapless—he does really seem to like Juliet and earnestly want to marry her.
How are the Capulets affected by Juliet’s Death?
In their mourning for Juliet, the Capulets appear less as a hostile force arrayed against the lovers and more as individuals. The audience gains an understanding of the immense hopes that the Capulets had placed in Juliet, as well as a sense of their love for her.
Why does Juliet drink the sleeping potion in Act 4?
Analysis: Act 4, scenes 3–5. Once again Juliet demonstrates her strength. She comes up with reason after reason why drinking the sleeping potion might cause her harm, physical or psychological, but chooses to drink it anyway.
What does Lady Capulet promise Paris in Romeo and Juliet?
Lady Capulet promises Paris that, in the morning, she’ll talk to Juliet about the marriage.