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Capulet and Montague Peace Efforts

• Capulet believes maintaining peace between the Capulet and Montague families will be manageable due to their respectable and responsible nature.

Paris' Proposal

• Paris seeks Capulet’s permission to marry Juliet, indicating his interest in forming a union with the Capulet family.

Capulet's Initial Stance on Juliet's Marriage

• Capulet advises Paris to wait until Juliet reaches an appropriate age and demonstrates maturity before pursuing marriage.

Change in Capulet's Perspective

• Capulet later states that if Juliet agrees to the marriage, he is open to Paris’ proposal, indicating a shift in his willingness.

Servant's Problem

• A servant, tasked with delivering invitations, faces difficulty because he is illiterate and unable to read the guest list.

Romeo's Unrequited Love

• Romeo is infatuated with Rosaline, who does not reciprocate his feelings, setting the stage for his emotional state before meeting Juliet.

Decision to Attend the Capulet Party

• Romeo and his friend Benvolio decide to attend the Capulet’s masquerade ball uninvited, seeking distraction and a chance for Romeo to move past Rosaline.