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How Does Capulet Affect Romeo And Juliet's Decisions
In Romeo and Juliet, Capulet has often altered the readers' perspective of his intentions toward Juliet, and contributes through his actions to move Juliet to take her life. At the commencement of the play, Capulet gives Juliet the opportunity to provide her own opinion as to whom she wishes to espouse. He exhibits an interest to demonstrates fatherly love and edifying by wanting Paris, the man who he has arranged to espouse Juliette, to, “Get her heart. [His] will to her consent is but a part. She agreed within her scope of choice, lies [his] consent and fair according to voice” (1.2.16-19). Capulet lets Juliet believe she can make her own decision as to her love intrigues, which makes her feel that she has control over her life and decisions

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