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RATINGS: Sites are rated from 1 owl (good) to a high of 5 owls. Read more- A Renaissance Childhood
Some people say today's parents are tough. See what childhood was like in Renaissance Italy, when fathers like Lord Capulet made all of the decisions for the entire family. This website also has links to information on other aspects of Renaissance life, such as education and the role of women.
- Characters
From Brigham Young University comes this webpage, which is part of a larger Romeo and Juliet study guide. This section focuses on the characters, analyzes the star-crossed young lovers, and explores how their familial relationships ultimately affect their fates. The influence of Lord Capulet on Juliet is dealt with especially well.
- The Family
This University of Victoria webpage on the family during Shakespeare's time is a very helpful resource for understanding the vital role of family in Romeo and Juliet. The sections on the status of wives and children addresses the historical accuracy of Juliet's role in the Capulet household and sadly indicates that certain aspects of life then might not have been so different from today. Illustrated.
- The Renaissance Family
Why might Renaissance parents have been reluctant to show affection toward their children? Find out by scrolling through this University of Georgia webpage to the sections on marriage and family dynamics during Shakespeare's time. Learning what Shakespeare's society believed and practiced when it came to familial relationships, enables a better understanding of the families of Shakespeare's plays, particularly the Montagues and the Capulets.
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