Act 3, Scene 5: The Twists of Faith

PROMPT E

Discuss the relationships between two or more characters. Assert an opinion about the relationship and back it up with some text evidence from the novel. (5-10 sentences).

 

The relationship between Juliet and her father is very contradictory because one day her father is very nice to her and gives her freedom, and the next he takes away her freedom. Juliet's father originally planned for Juliet to marry as she pleases, and that Paris would have to get her interested in him. However, after the death of a member of each family, Juliet's father is forcing Juliet to marry Paris by threatening her. As he said, "To answer, "I'll not wed, I cannot love, I am too young, I pray you pardon me." But, an you will not wed, I'll pardon you. Graze where you will, you shall not house with me' (Act 3 Scene 5). He says he loves her, but if Juliet does not marry Paris, he says he will leave her on the streets.