What act, scene and line numbers does Juliet's father try to control her which causes a rift between them? In the book Romeo and Juliet?
Juliet's father, Lord Capulet, tries to control her in Act 3, Scene 5, when he insists that she marry Paris. The specific lines are: "I tell thee what: get thee to church a’ Thursday or never after look me in the face. Speak not; reply not; do not answer me." (Act 3, Scene 5, Lines 153-155). This ultimatum causes a rift between Juliet and her father, as Juliet refuses to marry Paris and instead chooses to follow her heart and marry Romeo.
In the play "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Juliet's father, Lord Capulet, attempts to control her in Act 3, Scene 5. This scene takes place in Capulet's house after Romeo and Juliet's secret marriage.
The specific line numbers in which Lord Capulet tries to assert his authority over Juliet are as follows:
1. Act 3, Scene 5, Lines 139-140:
CAPULET: "Hang thee, young baggage! Disobedient wretch!"
These lines show Capulet's anger and frustration towards Juliet's refusal to marry Paris.
2. Act 3, Scene 5, Lines 191-192:
CAPULET: "Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise. / And you be mine, I'll give you to my friend."
Lord Capulet urges Juliet to consider his offer of marrying Paris, threatening to disown her if she refuses.
It is important to note that this confrontation between Juliet and her father, marked by Lord Capulet's forceful control, is a significant turning point in the play's plot, leading to Juliet's decision to seek help from Friar Laurence.