Romeo and Juliet’s parents’ view of their affection

towards one another is related to their children’s death

since that is when they learn of their love, both parties
eventually tolerate the idea of their children being in
love. This is shown by the quote, “This is my daughter’s
jointure,” as he offers a marriage settlement to the
Montagues and does things conventionally unlike the
children. This proves that he accepts their marriage; this
also serves as a metonym as it symbolizes the end of the
feud between the two families. A theme of reconciliation
and resolution is brought out by the playwright to teach
readers that conflict could lead to an adverse outcome
and should be avoided.
To reinforce the above idea, Lord Capulet is inspired by
the children’s love for one another. This is seen from, “O
brother Montague, give me thy hand. This is my
daughter’s jointure, for no more can I demand.” This
quote demonstrates how Lord Capulet recognizes the
latter as family because of their children’s marriage and
offers a handshake to reconcile. Traditionally, it is his
duty as the father of the bride to offer dowry to Romeo’s
family but his action demonstrates his heartfelt apology
to the Montague family as he knows the feud is a
primary reason Romeo is no longer alive. Capulet puts
aside the long-standing feud to focus on what matters
instead; as a theme of family and peace emerges.
Shakespeare teaches that we learn the importance of
things after we’ve lost them as substantiated by the
children’s death.
Additionally, Lord Montague views their love in the same
manner as he feels encouraged to make sure their death
was not for nothing, since their love is made clear by the
way they died. He says “For I will raise her statue in pure
gold…there shall no figure at such rate be set as that of
true and faithful Juliet.” As he proposes to build a golden
statue of Juliet to acknowledge her profound loyalty for
Romeo. This serves as a compliment to Lord Capulet for
raising his daughter well and being a loving companion to
his son. Montague also feels the need to fix the problems
that are prevalent in any way he knows how or to the
best of his abilities. This brings out an active theme of
restoration.
The news was also a bombshell to the parents as they
finally learn the truth. This is shown by Friar Lawrence as
he tells the Prince, “I married them, and their stol’n
marriage was Tybalt’s doomsday, whose untimely death
banished the new-made bridegroom from this city. For
whom, and not for Tybalt, Juliet pined.” making clear the
happenings in the drama that the other characters were
unaware off as Lord Capulet would begin to understand
his argument with Juliet that she was grieving the
banishment of her husband and could not get married to
Paris. OVERWHELMMM Capulet would realize then that
perhaps Juliet already had a proper suitor who she was
already in love with. The dangers of ignorance is an
active theme as the parents’ oblivion causes them to lose
their children.
It is possible the parents are remorseful and regretful
since this death leads them to wonder what could have
been the case if there had been no feud at all. The
Prince clarifies this by saying, “See what a scourge is laid
upon your hate, that heaven finds means to kill your joys
with love!” implying that the feud has punished everyone
involved and that the affection Romeo and Juliet had for
one another lead to their demise. There are obvious
hints in the prince’s speech that suggest that it is the
parents’ fault which leads them to rethink their conflict.
A theme on the power of knowledge is shown as after
they learn harshly from their mistakes, the parents make
the choice to resolve their issues.
Additionally, they could be guilt-ridden since their
children were unable to live happily because of their
hatred. This is evident from Lord Capulet referring to
them as “Poor sacrifices of our enmity!” He uses a pitiful
tone to refer to his children while hinting at the fact that
they initially had a terrible fate because they were born
under a conflict, this also hints at Lady Montague who
has died grieving her son’s banishment. It is possible
Romeo and Juliet’s destiny was to reconcile their two
families’ protracted dispute against each other and since
their destinies are fulfilled, they did not die in vain. This
brings out a theme of the inevitability of fate and teaches
that our fates are pre-determined and inescapable.