Title: How Does Juliet Feel About Getting Married - eNotes.com
Headings: How Does Juliet Feel About Getting Married
Romeo and Juliet
How Does Juliet Feel About Getting Married
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Content: The Nurse is excited by Juliet's response, but Lady Capulet has other motives. She's pushing Juliet to consider the concept. She continues: Well, think of marriage now. Younger than you,
Here in Verona, ladies of esteem,
Are made already mothers. By my count, (75)
I was your mother much upon these years
That you are now a maid. Thus then in brief: The valiant Paris seeks you for his love. Thus she starts her speech by dismissing the "age" argument against Juliet's marriage, & tells her that Paris has asked for permission to make her his wife. She encourages Juliet to watch Paris at the ball, & try to build up a desire for marriage.