Title: What are Juliet's ideas of love and marriage in act I in Romeo and Juliet? - eNotes.com
Headings: What are Juliet's ideas of love and marriage in act I in
Romeo and Juliet?

Romeo and Juliet
What are Juliet's ideas of love and marriage in act I in Romeo and Juliet?
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Content: Is it simply that she’s never considered the idea until now? Or is she trying to tell her mother, without offending her, that she’s not particularly interested in getting married? To be fair, the idea of being tied to a complete stranger is a daunting one. But Juliet is cautiously willing to at least give it a try. Juliet: I'll look to like, if looking liking move,
But no more deep will I endart mine eye
Than your consent gives strength to make it fly. ( 1.iii.99-101)
At this point, Juliet’s attitude towards marriage is about duty and obedience to her parents. The concept of love doesn’t even enter into the equation. That changes when Romeo enters the picture. Suddenly, Juliet’s heart is involved.