The Capulets

 Shakespeare characterizes the Capulet parents as complex characters rather than villains. They do want the best for their daughter, but they are not the best parents. Shakespeare shows us that they care about Juliet, because after she "died", they were very upset. "O woe! O woeful, woeful, woeful day! Most lamentable day, most woeful day that ever, ever I did yet behold!" exclaims Lady Capulet after she learns that Juliet is dead. Shakespeare also lets us know that they are very traditional, and though they want their daughter to be happy, they want her to do it their way, which they think is best for her.