In Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," Juliet and her father, Lord Capulet, argue primarily about:
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Juliet's Marriage to Paris: Lord Capulet wants Juliet to marry Paris, a wealthy suitor he believes is suitable for her. He is adamant that she should marry him soon, although Juliet is not ready and does not love Paris. She argues for her right to choose who she wants to marry, expressing her reluctance to comply with her father's wishes.
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Juliet's Obedience and Willfulness: When Lord Capulet insists on the match with Paris, Juliet defies him by stating her lack of consent and her refusal to marry someone she does not love. This confrontation highlights the clash between her desire for autonomy and her father's expectations of obedience and respect for his authority. Lord Capulet becomes angry and threatens to disown her, which escalates their conflict.
These arguments illustrate the generational conflict and the tension between personal desires and familial duty in the play.