Question

Which lines in this excerpt from act I of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet suggest that Lord Capulet respects free will? CAPULET: And too soon marr'd are those so early made. The earth hath swallow'd all my hopes but she, She is the hopeful lady of my earth: But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart, My will to her consent is but a part; An she agree, within her scope of choice Lies my consent and fair according voice. This night I hold an old accustom'd feast, Whereto I have invited many a guest, Such as I love; and you, among the store, One more, most welcome, makes my number more. At my poor house look to behold this night Earth-treading stars that make dark heaven light: Such comfort as do lusty young men feel When well-apparell'd April on the heel Of limping winter treads, even such delight Among fresh female buds shall you this night Inherit at my house; hear all, all see, And like her most whose merit most shall be: Which on more view, of many mine being one May stand in number, though in reckoning none, Come, go with me. (To Servant, giving a paper) Go, sirrah, trudge about Through fair Verona; find those persons out Whose names are written there, and to them say, My house and welcome on their pleasure stay

Answer 1

it is the first part.

Answer 2

When he says "My will to her consent is but a part; An she agree, within her scope of choice Lies my consent and fair according voice." He is saying here that his consent to Juliet and Paris' marriage is "but a part" of the decision, so he believes that her choice is also needed. He says that, while his "consent and fair according voice" may play a part in her choice, she still has a choice, free will.