Romeo and Juliet
4. How does Juliet's refusal to bow to the pressures exerted by her parents and the Nurse reinforce the idea that tragedy is the only outcome that can be expected from these circumstances?

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Romeo and Juliet 
4.	How does Juliet's refusal to bow to the pressures exerted by her parents and the Nurse reinforce the idea that tragedy is the only outcome that can be expected from these circumstances?

anonymous · Answer

Juliet's refusal to bow to her father only adds "fuel to the fire." Her father is very domineering and doesn't like to be crossed. He tells Juliet she will not be acknowledged as his daughter if she refuses to marry Paris. Her mother is not a very tender,caring or nurturing person. She is only interested in social status and doing what is best for the family image. It is obvious that Juliet's refusal will ostracize her family and lead her to drastic measures so she can be with Romeo.