Romeo and Juliet, Act 4, Scene 2 summary
Act 4, Scene 2 of 26 · 2 min to read the scene
In Act 4, Scene 2, Juliet returns from Friar Lawrence, asks Capulet for forgiveness, and promises obedience, prompting him to arrange her marriage for tomorrow morning. Lady Capulet objects that preparations need more time, but Capulet insists on the earlier wedding and takes charge of getting everything ready.
What happens
- Capulet sends servants to invite guests and hire twenty cooks, while the second servant jokes about testing cooks by finger licking.
- Juliet returns, asks her father's forgiveness, and says Friar Lawrence instructs her to submit to him.
- Capulet welcomes her obedience and orders the marriage for tomorrow morning.
- Juliet reports a modest meeting with the young lord and asks the Nurse to help select her wedding accessories.
- Lady Capulet objects to the short preparation time, but Capulet insists and decides to visit Count Paris himself.
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In this scene
What to notice
Capulet turns Juliet's apology into an immediate scheduling decision. His insistence overrides Lady Capulet's expectation of a Thursday wedding.
Quick check
What does Capulet decide after Juliet asks his forgiveness?
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