What would Capulet say about the death of Juliet?

Question

I've got a speaking and listening thing in school for my GCSEs and I'm Capulet.... I've got to say how Capulet feels about the death of his daughter, Juliet.

Answer 1

I suppose you mean Juliet's father... well, keep in mind that, although he loves his daughter, he never listened to her or respected her feelings or desires, so he would definately feel guilt (much like King Lear, if you can make the connection). also, he is definately sad for losing his beloved daughter, but maybe still finds it hard to undertstand why exactly she died. he might "contemplate" on that for a while (put it in your speech) and sonclude that, to some point, he can certainly be blamed, so he is crushed with guilt and sadness. if you are looking fo inspiration, you should definately read the last act of King Lear, it will give you some very good ideas about how Shakespeare saw the father who had lost his daughter.

Answer 2

He truly loves his daughter, though he is not well acquainted with Juliet’s thoughts or feelings, and seems to think that what is best for her is a “good” match with Paris. Often prudent, he commands respect and propriety, but he is liable to fly into a rage when either is lacking. He probably feels overwhelmingly responsible for his anger at the Montagues and the resulting death of his daughter. AWESOME QUESTION! You get a star.

ps... Faerie and Mimma...Capulet is the family surname, so back then when Shakespeare was writing, the patriarch went by the surname as his wife went by "Lady Surname". Look at Macbeth. Same thing applies in that play with the Macbeth's and the Macduff's. Diana was 100% right in calling him Capulet. That was his name. His wife was Lady Capulet and his daughter was Juliet Capulet. If you read the story, you will find he has no "Christian" name.

Answer 3

I think he would initially feel guilty, because he should know he partially pushed her to her death. He insisted she marry Paris, and no matter how much she pleaded he would not listen. Therefore, upon finding Paris slain by Romeo's hand, as well as his own daughter I would guess he's feeling pretty at fault. Juliet's relationship with her father is very patriarchial in nature. Her father seeks to dominate her just as he dominates his wife and the servants in his household. He does not seek to understand Juliet but he does love her as any father loves his daughter. Perhaps more because she was his only link and only descendant. So I guess I think Capulet experiences a range of emotions, everything from anger to guilt to fear to sadness. Hope this helps!

Answer 4

Capulet is the last name of a family in the play. Which Capulet are you?

Answer 5

He would be upset...like any other parent would. After all she was his only child. Even though he had a flip at her for not wanting to marry County Paris he still would be in pain. Especially as now he has lost Tybalt and Juliet.

Answer 6

at the end i feel he is embarrassed on how he treated his daughter's love for Romeo and what happened after he refused to let them be married. He feels responsible for her death

Answer 7

Everything is revealed by the priest and therefore he laments all that transpired. He proposes to erect a statue to Romeo because their hatred killed their children.

Answer 8

Just show pure devastation, turn it around and imagine you lost your parents and write down how you would feel?

It will make you feel sad tho

xxx

Answer 9

well he was sad the first time so i'm guessing the second he'd be shocked and sad again

Answer 10

he might be confused as to why she died, or something.