Question

Read this excerpt from Act III, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet. Paris: These times of woe afford no time to woo. 10 Madam, good-night: commend me to your daughter. Lady Capulet: I will, and know her mind early to-morrow; To-night she’s mew’d up to her heaviness. Therefore farewell; I see thou know’st me not. Capulet: Sir Paris, I will make a desperate tender Of my child’s love: I think she will be rul’d 15 In all respects by me; nay, more, I doubt it not. How does this complication contribute to the central conflict of the play?

Answer 1

It conflicts because of how their parents are trying to arrange the marriage of Juliet and Paris, but she wants to be with Romeo. It connects to the tragic love theme that Juliet can not be with who she wants.

Answer 2

It is Answer is C

When the Capulets fail to consult Juliet, more tension  builds up in her family.