Romeo and Juliet

How is Pride a theme in R&J?

Give details from the story to explain how this theme is shown.

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I'm not sure pride is a big theme in this play. I suppose when Juliet refuses to marry young Paris, Capulet's pride is hurt. He can't handle his daughter disobeying him. He turns on Juliet threatening to throw her out into the street.

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