On the
whole, the relationship betweenand her father can reasonably be described as fraught. This is
the inevitable consequence of a gigantic clash between two powerful, headstrong personalities,
each determined to get what they want.
is very much a man of his time and
social class. He is lord and master of his own household and reserves the right to determine his
children's future. In relation to Juliet, this means that she will marry the drippy, uninspiring
. Lord Capulet's under no illusions about any genuine feelings Paris may have for his daughter;
the forthcoming nuptials between the unhappy couple will be nothing more than a political
arrangement, a diplomatic alliance between two powerful, prominent families.
Juliet, for her part, is equally determined...
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