In Act III, scenes iii and iv of Romeo and Juliet, Capulet complicates the central conflict primarily by deciding to hasten Juliet’s marriage to Paris. After Tybalt's death, Juliet is deeply distraught, but Capulet believes that a quick marriage to Paris will help her overcome her grief. This decision puts further pressure on Juliet and creates additional conflict between her desires and her family's expectations, ultimately escalating the tragedy of the situation.
In Act III, scenes iii and iv of Romeo and Juliet, how does Capulet complicate the central conflict?
by banishing Romeo for killing Juliet’s cousin Tybalt
by forcing Paris to marry Juliet against his will
by deciding to hasten Juliet’s marriage to Paris
by refusing to recognize Romeo and Juliet’s marriage
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