However in the case of the Capulets Lady Capulet does only takes care of Juliet in a limited manner, with the Nurse fulfilling more of that responsibility. Thus, Lady Capulet does the bulk of talking while Lord Capulet only intervenes after Juliet refuses to marry Paris. read more
Capulet wants Juliet to marry Count Paris because: Business: he is connected to the prince (money), so, it means more money for the family and Friendlier business relationship (support for the Capulets). Social status: even more fame, and respect, greater influence over the Montagues, enhances position and influence. read more
We see in the very third scene, the scene in which we meet Lady Capulet for the first time, that Lady Capulet is even more eager to marry off Juliet than Lord Capulet is. Therefore, we can surmise that Lady Capulet has her own reasons for wanting Juliet to marry Paris that are different from her husband's reasons. read more