Lord Capulet is a prominent character in William Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet. He is the head of the Capulet family and is portrayed as a powerful and influential nobleman in Verona. Lord Capulet is protective of his daughter, Juliet, and initially wants her to marry Paris, a wealthy suitor. As the play progresses, Lord Capulet's temperament shifts. He becomes increasingly volatile, especially when his authority is challenged. His insistence on Juliet marrying Paris, despite her wishes, highlights the conflict between parental expectations and individual desires in the story.