Part A

Question

According to his words and actions in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act I, which of the following best characterizes what kind of father Capulet is?
A. harsh
B. loving
C. anxious
D. indifferent
Part B
Which of Capulet’s actions in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act I, best supports the answer to Part A?
A. He accepts Romeo’s presence at the Capulet feast.
B. He allows the feud with the Montague family to keep going.
C. He promises to support Juliet’s own wishes about her marriage.
D. He treats the Capulet family and all their friends to a splendid party.

Answer 1

Part A: The best characterization of what kind of father Capulet is would be B. loving.

Part B: The action that best supports this characterization is C. He promises to support Juliet’s own wishes about her marriage. This demonstrates his loving nature as he shows concern for Juliet's happiness and autonomy.