In Romeo and Juliet, describe Juliet's relationship with her family in Act 1.

The only real evidence that we can look at to answer this
question in Act I is actually in Act I scene 3, which is of course the famous scene when
Lady Capulet and the Nurse talk with Juliet about marrying Paris. The fact that Lord
Capulet is absent from this conversation seems to be significant of the way that he
views his daughter. She is a possession to be bestowed onto whom he pleases, and for his
benefit. Her own feelings are immaterial.

If we consider
Lady Capulet, however, it appears that her affections for Juliet are contrasted with the
Nurse's. It is the Nurse that loves her charge, even though she shows this love and care
in amusing ways. The words of Lady Capulet are rather stilted and formal with her
daughter. Again, no option is given to Juliet by her mother. She quickly tells her that
Paris wants to marry her, only then urging her to be aware of his "valiant" status and
then to be pleased when she sees him that evening at the ball. It is clearly assumed
that she will accede to her parents' wishes. Note how this is
implied:

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Well, think of marriage now. Younger than
you,

Here in Verona, ladies of
esteem,

Are made already mothers. By my
count,

I was your mother much upon these
years

That you are now a
maid.

Depending on the
director, these lines could be delivered in a rather impatient, exasperated voice. Lady
Capulet was married before Juliet's age, so she needs to accept that she will be
married, regardless of her feelings or not. This points to a rather cold relationship
with her mother, suggesting that Juliet is distant from both of her
parents.