Romeo and Juliet

Explain Paris’s purpose in visiting Lord Capulet. Why does Lord Capulet appear somewhat reluctant to immediately give his consent?

Sc. 2, Lines 9–19

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Paris wants to marry Juliet. capulet is reluctant because Juliet is still young. Juliet is not 14 years old yet.