Mr. Capulet's Attractiveness In Romeo And Juliet

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Mr. Capulet’s possessiveness throughout the play goes against the humanity of the modern society, it is this that truly breaks people from their rights, bringing conflicts to the world and bringing the evil out of people. After Juliet’s rebellious acts towards marrying Paris, Capulet shouts, “Hang thee, young baggage, disobedient wretch! I tell thee what; get thee to church O’ Thursday, or never look at me in the face… Wife, we scarce thought us blessed (1.5.86-89), which showcases many acts of possessiveness towards his daughter. It’s an irrefutable fact that marriage should be done between two people that love his other, but Capulet’s inappropriate act of forcing Juliet to marry Paris without her opinion is truly an abuse. As said above,

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