Romeo and Juliet- Capulet's letter to Juliet

Following the last last post where I wrote a letter from Juliet’s mother point of view.  I wanted to write a poem from Juliet’s father point of view because I would like to compare both of the parent’s point of views not just from one.

Dear my dearest Juliet,

            You’re my dearest and only surviving daughter and heir. You’re always going to be my girl but today Paris came by to ask for your hand in marriage. I didn’t know what to do. I told him to wait 2 more summers than you’ll be a better wife. I want you to have more time to find yourself and enjoy being a kid (teenager). But at the same time it’s almost time to let you go. I’ve seen you grown these 13 years and it’s time for you to find a fitting husband. I think that Paris is a wonderful suitor he’s counties man, related to the prince and wealthy. So you’ll be safe. I really wish I could just ask your mother but your mom thinks you should marry now. I would also want to ask you, but I’ve known you’ve always followed our instructions and I don’t want you to marry too soon just because of us. What shall I do my daughter Juliet? Should I let you be wed or let you wait 2 more summers?

                                                                                    <3 Capulet

“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…” (1:2, 13-34)

            I wrote this letter from Capulet’s view from reading what he says in the book I could tell that he was confused and didn’t know what to do. He wanted to ask for advice, but couldn’t. I found that he told Paris to wait 2 more summers where Juliet can grow up more and become a better wife for him since she’s still young now. I also had the feeling when reading his part that he didn’t want to let Juliet go since she’s his only daughter, child and heir to the Capulets.

(Update) But then in Act 3 Capulet’s view changed. He now wants Juliet to marry Paris in 3 days. He also cursed her out. When she argued back, saying that she doesn’t want to marry Paris. He said that if she doesn't marry Paris. He’ll consider no longer his daughter (which is a lot to consider that she’s his only heir left) and put her out on the streets. This scene was shocking to me because I always thought up to this that Capulet would be the easier and more caring parent to Juliet and Lady Capulet would be the tougher and harsher one. But I was proven wrong.

A Million Suns: Sequel to Across the Universe

** SPOILER**

I’m now reading A Million Suns by Beth Revis; it’s the sequel to Across the Universe. It’s still in Elder’s and Amy’s point of views. So far in the book I can see that Elder has taken over Eldest’s spot after Eldest died because Elder dumped the modified water on Eldest. This made Eldest relax, but too relaxed which killed him. Elder found out before he killed Eldest that he was a clone and never had a mom or dad, that’s why he looks so much like Orion (which Elder thought was his father). Even though Elder is now the new Eldest he still wants to be called Elder. Amy is still on the ship with Elder and their connection seems even stronger after all that’s happened. Elder telling Amy the truth that he unplugged her from her cyro chamber, Harley floating out into space (wanting to be free) and unraveling the lies and secrets of the ship that Eldest told Elder. Elder seems unsure of his actions, but sometimes shows that he’s in control and can do the same or more better job than Eldest did before he died (p.4). Amy though is also having trouble being the odd one out in the ship, without her parents and only Elder there to lean upon now (p.8). But I also think that the thing that hurt Amy the most was Elder telling her that it was him who opened her cyro chamber, she was the closest person she knew on the ship and she’ll always have that memory that she was taken out trying to survive in the cyro chamber, understanding that she’ll be living in a spaceship and maybe never be held by her parents again because of him.

Romeo and Juliet- Lady Capulet's letter to Juliet

Dear Juliet,

            You’re my daughter and I don’t want to tell you what to do with your life. But Paris asked me about marrying you and I think you should marry Paris it’ll bring you good.  He’s a counties man and He’s related to the prince so he’ll protect you well. He’s also wealthy. Why can’t you see that age doesn’t matter? At your age I was already married to your father and had you. Now look at you my sweet Juliet, you’ve grown up so well. If you do decide not to marry him then how are we going to be seen to the community? I’ll tell you the family of Capulet will be known as the family that’s daughter didn’t marry because she refused to marry such a great man because she thought she was too young and not ready. Please dear Juliet realize that you should take this chance and not hesitate (before it’s gone) and don’t listen to your father saying wait 2 more summers.

                                                                                    <3 Lady Capulet

“LADY CAPULET:
Well, think of marriage now; younger than you 
Here in Verona, ladies of esteem, 
Are made already mothers. By my count, 
I was your mother much upon these years 

That you are now a maid. Thus then in brief: 

The valiant Paris seeks you for his love.” (1:3, 75-80)

            I wrote the letter to Juliet from Lady Capulet’s view because one section form the book talks about when Lady Capulet talks to the nurse and Juliet about Paris asking Juliet to marry him. I first thought what Lady Capulet was feeling or thinking at the time then wrote this letter as if I was her. I wrote this using how I thought how she was feeling and was thinking when she was talking or was going to write this to Juliet.

Romeo and Juliet- 1:1

Dear whoever is reading,

            Today we started to read Romeo and Juliet; it was boring at times, but funny too. This book’s about 2 families that are enemies and hate each other very much. I think this because there both upper class families and there envious of each other and wants to bring down the other side. One family’s name is the Capulets the other’s is the Montagues.  The Capulets have a daughter named Juliet. While the Montagues have a son named Romeo.  So far in the book there was a fighting scene in the beginning where people from the Capulets and people of the Montagues fought and the Capulet people talked with wordplay. Then entered the Prince who separated the fight, he’s like the head of the town. There’s a part where the Montagues were talking with Romeo’s friends and they mention how Romeo has been sad about Rosaline and how she doesn’t love him back. He hides in the woods and when Benvolio (one of Romeo’s friends) saw him Romeo took off. Romeo also stays in his room all day, closes the windows and keeps the curtains closed (making the room dark like in the book Shakespeare compares it to the night all the time in Romeo’s room).  Romeo also talks about how he can’t forget her (Rosaline) or get her out of his head.  This book was confusing at first but then when you continue to read you get used to their talk and in this book there’s a definition page next to the text/ story so you can easily find out what a word means without turning a page.

                                                                                                   <3 Michelle D.