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

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Sc. 2, Lines 9–19

Asked by DispatchedMonkey on 5/3/2016 10:36 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 5/3/2016 10:38 PM

Answered by Aslan on 5/3/2016 10:38 PM

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