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Which historical value do the following lines discuss?

CAPULET
But saying o'er what I have said before:
My child is yet a stranger in the world;
She hath not seen the change of fourteen years,
Let two more summers wither in their pride,
Ere we may think her ripe to be a bride.

PARIS
Younger than she are happy mothers made.

A. Marriage
B. Friendship
C. Loyalty
D. Love

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Definitely A, Marriage. In the original Romeo And Juliet, she was around 13-14. It was very common for girls of this age to be married off at this time.
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Answer:

The historical value that the lines discuss is marriage

Step-by-step explanation:

This excerpt from the play Romeo and Juliette by William Shakespeare presents the conflict od Capulet when he receives the marriage proposal of Paris to Juliette, who is 13 years old and he considers too young to be married, and at the same time he hesitates since Paris is a very good option for any girl to have as a husband.

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