The Relationship Between Parents And Children In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

The Relationship Between Parents And Children In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

The tragedy of 'Romeo and Juliet' is the result of feuding between two

noble families in Verona/Italy. Romeo was born into the Montague

household, who were the more controlled, quieter family. They did not

'enjoy' the fights therefore tried to avoid the feuds. They were not

one to start a fight calculatingly unlike their opposing enemies; the

Capulets, who they loathed more than death itself. Wherever a

potential fight was building up, the Capulets couldn't resist the urge

in turning it into another unnecessary battle. Nevertheless this does

not mean that the Montagues are innocent. They are as bad as each

other in every sense and are clearly not one to ignore the Capulets.

This is made very noticeable to us and quite clear to us in Act one

Scene three, right at the beginning of the play at the start of the

fight. Benvolio arrives in time before the engine of the fight starts

when Tybalt did not hesitate to heat up things and get the fight

moving. Benvolio acts fast and says

'I do but keep the peace. Put up thy sword,'

then immediately Tybalt replies,

'…..peace? I hate the word.'

This is clear to us that Tybalt is the one stirring up the battles.

This becomes increasingly obvious as we head towards the end of the

play especially at the party when Tybalt doesn't waste a moment in

trying to clearly start at Romeo.

The only daughter of Lord and Lady Capulet was Juliet, who being born

into the Capu...

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...ly and roughly. When

all else fails and her father has left leaving her hanging on his

threat, she turns to her mother who washes Juliet form her hands and

turns against her too.

'Talk not to me for I'll not speak a word.

Do as thou wilt, for I have done with thee.'

This Scene is the main turn point in their relationship. As Juliet

becomes more attached to Romeo through the play she becomes just as

much more distant to her parent. This Scene definitely emphasises the

deterioration of their relationship. At the start of the play Lord

Capulet was happy to allow Juliet to choose who she wants to marry and

showed over protectiveness over her daughter and did not want to loose

her whereas here he threatens to disown her if she does not do as he

wants. By this time there is nothing left between her and her parents.