Romeo and Juliet, Act 1, Scene 2 summary
Act 1, Scene 2 of 26 · 4 min to read the scene
In Act 1, Scene 2, Capulet asks Paris to win his daughter's consent and invites him to a feast where other young women gather. Romeo reads a servant's guest list and agrees to attend with Benvolio, who hopes that comparing beauties can weaken Romeo's devotion to Rosaline.
What happens
- Capulet says he and Montague face equal penalties and should find peace easy at their age.
- Paris renews his marriage proposal, but Capulet stresses his daughter's youth and says her consent matters.
- Capulet invites Paris to tonight's feast and sends a servant to summon the listed guests.
- Unable to read the names, the servant asks Romeo for help and offers an invitation that excludes Montagues.
- Benvolio urges Romeo to compare Rosaline with other women, but Romeo agrees to attend only to admire her.
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In this scene
What to notice
Capulet makes his daughter's agreement a condition of marriage. His answer gives Paris permission to court her without granting the marriage proposal.
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Why does Romeo agree to attend Capulet's feast?
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