Question

Explain the different attitudes and opinions about marriage in Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet. Consider Paris, Capulet, Lady Capulet, Juliet, and the Nurse. Consider their ideas about relationships and some of the decisions they make in Act 1. Be sure to use quotes from the play to support your answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

Juliet attitude towards marriage is honor but not one she dreams about. She is more into obeying her parents.

Lady Capulet attitude towards marriage is pretty

Romeo attitude is getting involved in the person who he loves is marriage. He thinks marriage as a promise for happiness.

Explanation:

There are different characters in the play and all have different attitudes towards the marriage. Our modern day attitude towards marriage is much different than described in the play. Juliet was one who was not too much dreaming about marriage. She always considered it as a part and a different phase of life but she never desperately demanded it.