Romeo and Juliet Question:
Which lines in this excerpt from act I of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet suggest that Lord Capulet respects free will?
CAPULET: And too soon marr'd are those so early made. The earth hath swallow'd all my hopes but she, She is the hopeful lady of my earth:
[But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart, My will to her consent is but a part; An she agree, within her scope of choice Lies my consent and fair according voice.]
This night I hold an old accustom'd feast, Whereto I have invited many a guest,
[Such as I love; and you, among the store, One more, most welcome, makes my number more. At my poor house look to behold this night Earth-treading stars that make dark heaven light]
Such comfort as do lusty young men feel When well-apparell'd April on the heel
[Of limping winter treads, even such delight Among fresh female buds shall you this night Inherit at my house; hear all, all see, And like her most whose merit most shall be]
Which on more view, of many mine being one May stand in number, though in reckoning none, Come, go with me. (To Servant, giving a paper)
[Go, sirrah, trudge about Through fair Verona; find those persons out Whose names are written there, and to them say, My house and welcome on their pleasure stay]