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ACT IV SCENE II
An Analysis of Chapter 17
Tone
Frenetic, Relieved, And Superficially Harmonious
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exciting - (3) | Crystal-clear - (5) | Calm - (2) | A lot - (4) | Quick - (4) |
Basically...
Preparations are underway for Juliet's marriage to Paris. Juliet returns seemingly repentant, agreeing to her father's wishes, which delights Capulet, who hastily brings the wedding forward.
In more detail...
In the Capulet household, preparations for the wedding between Juliet and Paris are frantic. Capulet orders servants to hire cooks and make ready for many guests, displaying impatience and a sense of urgency. When Juliet returns from Friar Lawrence, she appears penitent, begging her father's forgiveness and pretending to accept her arranged marriage. Overjoyed by Juliet's newfound obedience, Capulet decides to move the wedding up from Thursday to the following morning. The scene closes with the household bustling to make last-minute arrangements, as Capulet's mood shifts from frustration to elation over his daughter's submission.
Characters
- Capulet
- About - Capulet is busy preparing for Juliet's wedding, shows relief and joy when Juliet appears obedient, and hastily moves the wedding up.
- Personality Traits - Authoritative, impatient, easily swayed by emotion, manipulative, and logistically focused.
- Physical Characteristics - Older nobleman, paternal, commanding presence.
- Character Connections
- Lady Capulet - His wife, with whom he shares responsibility for Juliet and household preparations.
- Juliet - His daughter, whose perceived repentance causes his mood to shift dramatically.
- Nurse - Trusted servant, helps with domestic matters and supports Juliet.
- Paris - Juliet's intended husband, Capulet is eager to complete the marriage for familial and social reasons.
- Juliet
- About - Pretends to repent and submit to her father's will, secretly adhering to her own plan with Friar Lawrence.
- Personality Traits - Clever, resourceful, emotionally conflicted, outwardly compliant while inwardly rebellious.
- Physical Characteristics - Young, beautiful, upper-class teenager.
- Character Connections
- Capulet - Her father, whose forgiveness she seeks as part of her deception.
- Nurse - Confidante and helper in her plans.
- Lady Capulet - Her mother, mostly absent in influence here.
- Friar Lawrence - Spiritual advisor, facilitator of her secret plans.
- Paris - Her arranged betrothed, whom she seeks to avoid marrying.
- Lady Capulet
- About - Worries over lack of time and resources for the wedding, plays a secondary, anxiety-ridden role.
- Personality Traits - Anxious, practical, less forceful than her husband.
- Physical Characteristics - Older, noblewoman, matronly.
- Character Connections
- Capulet - Her husband, dominates household decisions.
- Juliet - Her daughter, tries to assist with wedding preparations.
- Nurse
- About - Aids Juliet in her preparations, runs errands, and is a trusted confidante.
- Personality Traits - Loyal, chatty, practical, warm, humorous.
- Physical Characteristics - Older, servant, robust and nurturing.
- Character Connections
- Juliet - Trusted servant, assists and comforts her.
- Capulet - A respected servant within the household.
- Lady Capulet - Works closely with her to manage Juliet.
- Second Servant
- About - Hired to find cooks and demonstrates Capulet's insistence on perfection, provides comic relief.
- Personality Traits - Witty, cheeky, practical.
- Physical Characteristics - Lower-class, servant, likely young.
- Character Connections
- Capulet - His employer, issues him commands.