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Question: I don't understand this short concept in Romeo and Juliet!?
CAPULET:
Content thee, gentle coz, let him alone!.
He bears him like a portly gentleman,
And, to say truth, Verona brags of him(70)
To be a virtuous and well-govern'd youth!.
I would not for the wealth of all this town
Here in my house do him disparagement!.
Therefore be patient, take no note of him!.
It is my will; the which if thou respect,(75)
Show a fair presence and put off these frowns,
An ill-beseeming semblance for a feast!.
WHY DOESN'T CAPULET GET MAD AT ROMEO FOR ATTENDING HIS PARTY!?
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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
He's talking about how Romeo is said to be virtuous and well-governed, or well mannered!. Since he's not bothering anyone, he thinks it's best to just leave Romeo alone!. Like a "whatever, who cares, he's not doing anything," type of thing!.
He also doesn't want to ruin the party and bother everyone else with this feud, when it concerns no one but him and his own house!.
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He's showing himself to be a good host and a reasonable man!. It reflects well on him to be tolerant and not start a fight with the enemy if the enemy isn't doing anything wrong!. You might also link this back to the old and important concept of hospitality that is so prevalent in classics like 'The Odyssey'!. Being a good host (in parties or otherwise) and treating guests well was considered one of the best things to do and here Capulet is showing that old fashioned virtue that was still prevalent in Shakespeare's time!. Www@QuestionHome@Com
1) He thinks that Romeo's an OK guy, has a good reputation, so he (Capulet) isn't inclined to pick on him!. "And, to say truth, Verona brags of him to be a virtuous and well-govern'd youth!. I would not for the wealth of all this town here in my house do him disparagement!."
2) He doesn't want anyone to make a scene and spoil the party!. "It is my will; the which if thou respect, show a fair presence and put off these frowns, an ill-beseeming semblance for a feast!."
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Because it's a party, and Capulet does not want to create trouble, he wants it to be a peaceful party!.
Anyways, it was mentioned in the book that the quarrel between the houses had gone on for so long that they didn't know the cause of it, so I guess Capulet's kinda tired of it all!.
If you take it from playwright Shakesphere's point of view, i guess it was the quickest way to get the story moving forward! hahaWww@QuestionHome@Com
Capulet doesnt want to make a scene with romeo and he is not disturbing anyone so he finds it worthless to get angry!.!.!.=)Www@QuestionHome@Com