Title: How does Capulet respond to Paris' proposal to marry Juliet? - eNotes.com
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Romeo and Juliet
How does Capulet respond to Paris' proposal to marry Juliet?
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Content: Later in the play, in Act III, Scene 4, Capulet totally changes his mind. He is swayed by the death of Tybalt and the atmosphere of sorrow which pervades his household. He wrongly believes that Juliet is distraught over her cousin's death and hopes to plan a "day of joy" to cheer her up. He must have believed that Paris was a good match for Juliet and so agrees to hold the wedding as soon as possible. He also seems to do an about face about Juliet's approval of the marriage because he savagely berates her when she disagrees with his arrangement at the close of Act III. Approved by eNotes Editorial Team
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