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"A hypothetical scenario: Lets assume that Tybalt didn't attack Romeo, Mercucio didn't die, Romeo didn't kill Tybalt and as a result he wasn't banished. Lets say that the secret relationship between Romeo and Juliet then goes on for a little longer than presented in the play (before they get married), and that they haven't had a physical relationship. After a little while, they realize that if they don't act, then eventually the cat will get out of the bag, causing renewed tensions between their two families. To make matters worse, the longer they stay unmarried, the more likely they were to be separated through circumstances beyond their control, or through their families finding out. Since their feelings are growing stronger to each other, they would have to either get married soon, or break the relationship off. The two decide to get married, with Father Lawrence's help, as per the story. Father Lawrence sees it as a perfect opportunity to end the feud between both houses peacefully, and so agrees to help them, but on one condition that the ceremony is a public wedding. This means that Romeo has to approach Sir Capulet and not only declare his love for Juliet, but also ask his father's most hated enemy for her hand in marriage. Now, before you say that it would not end well, keep in mind the following about Lord Capulet: 1. It is clear that Lord Capulet has a grudging respect for the boy, based on his commentary and chastisement to Tybalt during the party (though that also may have been just to avoid crashing the party). Although he hates Romeo because he is a Montague, Lord Capulet clearly admits that from what he has heard, that Romeo is a respectful, honorable, and honest boy. 2. He won't risk hurting Romeo because the Prince of Verona recently began cracking down on the feud between the two houses, and if he did, word would certainly get out, and he would get in serious trouble. 3. If his head is clear, He could see the advantage in ending the feud between the two families through this marriage... though at the very least he would probably think it as some Montague trick. 4. Both The Nurse and Father Lawrence are relatively neutral parties that could provide testimony that Romeo's intentions are honest. They can easily testify that that Romeo truly does love Juliet, and that she does love him. 5. Juliet can personally confirm that she does love Romeo, and is not only willing to take his hand in marriage, but eager to. 6. If Romeo & Juliet can get along, then surely their parents would soon realize that their families can get along as well. 7. The cause of the feud was forgotten long ago. 8. We can assume that Montague would also come to similar conclusions above. Again, lets assume that both family patriarchs are acting somewhat rational with this. Some outrage is to be expected, but once they've calmed down, maybe their minds will realize that this impromptu arranged marriage is a good thing. Q: What would happen in this situation, given both the best case and worse case scenario? How would Sir Montague react, and how would Sir Capulet react in Romeo and Juliet? [Disclaimer: This is a question asked out of curiosity.]  " eNotes Editorial, 10 Nov. 2016, https://www.enotes.com/topics/romeo-and-juliet/questions/hypothetical-scenario-lets-assume-that-tybalt-829122. Accessed 1 Dec. 2023.