Lord Capulet and Paris, two important characters in Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, reach an agreement concerning the marriage of Juliet. The outcome of their agreement plays a significant role in the tragic fate of the titular characters.

In Act 1, Scene 2, Lord Capulet initially denies Paris’s request to marry Juliet, citing her young age and the importance of waiting until she is older. However, he invites Paris to a party at his house, telling him that he can view other beautiful women and decide if he still prefers Juliet. Paris agrees to attend the party.

At the party, Paris dances with Juliet and expresses his love for her, asking Lord Capulet for her hand in marriage. This time, Lord Capulet consents, but only on the condition that Juliet consents as well and that they wait two years before the wedding takes place.

Lord Capulet’s reasoning for the delay is that Juliet is not yet mature enough for marriage, and waiting two years will give her time to become more experienced and ready for the responsibilities of being a wife. He also wants to prevent any rash decisions that might occur due to youthful passion.

Paris is pleased with the agreement, stating that he will wait patiently for the wedding. However, fate has other plans, as Romeo and Juliet meet at the party and fall in love at first sight. The delay in the wedding ultimately leads to tragic consequences, as the young lovers are forced to take drastic measures to be together.

In conclusion, Lord Capulet and Paris reach an agreement for the marriage of Juliet, but only after Lord Capulet initially denies the request. The delay in the wedding due to Juliet’s young age and lack of maturity ultimately contributes to the tragic fate of Romeo and Juliet.