Act 3 scene 4

Act 3 scene 4 summary of key points:

• The Capulets discuss with Paris the strength of Juliet's reaction to the news of Tybalt's death.

• They decide that her wedding with Paris should be arrange as soon as possible.

• Lady Capulet is told to give Juliet the message that the wedding will take place in three days' time.

Why is this scene important?

• The sudden decision of Capulet to insist that his daughter must marry Paris brings a new urgency into the story.

• Capulet is reverting to the traditional role of the father in a male-dominated society.