Capulet is a leading citizen of Verona and head of one of the two feuding families: Capulet and Montague. The way he reacts to different events shows a variety of sides to his character.

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Romeo & Juliet: Capulet's character

Capulet is a leading citizen of Verona and head of one of the two feuding families: Capulet and Montague. The way he reacts to different events shows a variety of sides to his character.

We first meet him in Act 1, Scene 1 where we find him demanding for his long-sword to join in with the fighting of the young men and servants in the opposing households. One of the things he says is "What noise is this? Give me my long-sword, ho!" This shows that he is a demanding character since he expects others to do as he says. In this case, ordering for someone to give him his sword. It also shows an irresponsible side to his character who is condoning violence. His unbecoming behaviour is not the sort you would expect from a man who is supposed to be an important member of society. Asking for a long-sword shows his age because a long-sword is an old fashioned, heavy weapon and not the weapon of choice for the younger athletic men. We can tell he is trying to act younger by wanting to join in with what the young