In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet the life of Juliet is constantly being molded by her father, Lord Capulet. Capulet believes that he knows what is best for Juliet and arranges a marriage between Juliet and a nobleman named Paris. Capulet's urgings for Juliet to marry Paris despite the lack of love represents this notion of group obligations over individual needs.

Shakespeare first introduces Lord Capulet as a loving, caring father by his refusal to Paris' first proposition to marry Capulet's only daughter. However, later on, Tybalt's death triggers thoughts contrary to those previous. "Sir Paris, I will make a desperate tender/Of my child's love. I think she will be ruled/In all respects by me; nay more, I doubt it not." (3:4:14-16) Capulet, still conveying benevolent, father-like characteristics, offers Paris his daughter for marriage. It is Capulet's belief that Juliet is mourning yet for the loss...