In the extract, Shakespeare presents Lord Capulet as a caring and protective father. This is shown when he delays Paris’ request to marry Juliet, saying, “My child is yet a stranger in the world,” and advises him to wait “two more summers” until Juliet is mature enough to become a bride. The metaphor “ripen to be a bride” compares Juliet to a fruit, suggesting she is still too young and innocent. This creates sensory imagery for the audience, portraying Juliet as sweet and delicate, and Capulet as someone who wants to protect her. Furthermore, Capulet shows affection towards his daughter when he says, “She’s the hopeful lady of my earth.” The use of the word “hopeful” highlights how much value and importance he places on Juliet, as she is his only surviving child. This reveals his gentle and loving side as a father. However, Shakespeare also presents Capulet as someone who respects law and order. When Tybalt tries to start a fight with Romeo at the Capulet party, Capulet refuses to allow it, reminding Tybalt that the Prince has forbidden any more fighting. He says “He shall be endured,” showing that he is willing to put peace above personal anger, at least in public, which suggests he is a responsible citizen of Verona. Despite this, Shakespeare later shows a more controlling and aggressive side to Capulet, especially when Juliet refuses to marry Paris. Unaware that Juliet is already secretly married to Romeo, he becomes furious and threatens to disown her. He insults her and shows no empathy for her feelings. This shift in his behaviour reflects the patriarchal nature of society at the time, where fathers held power over their daughters and expected obedience. His wife is also silent during this scene, showing how even women in the family had limited power. Towards the end of the play, when Capulet believes Juliet is truly dead, he is devastated and cries out, “Dead art thou!… My child is dead.” This emotional reaction shows that, despite his earlier anger, he truly loved Juliet and is heartbroken by her death. Finally, in the closing scenes of the play, after both Romeo and Juliet die, Lord Capulet and Lord Montague end their feud. They realise the tragedy their hatred has caused, and Capulet says he will build a statue of Romeo, showing that he has learned from his mistakes and wants peace. This brings an end to the “ancient grudge” and fulfils the prophecy of the “star-cross’d lovers.”