Marry, my child, early next Thursday morn,
The gallant, young and noble gentleman,
The County Paris, at Saint Peter’s Church,
Shall happily make thee there a joyful bride.
– William Shakespeare
Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Scene 5. Lady Capulet announces to her daughter Juliet that Lord Capulet has arranged for her to marry Paris on the following Thursday. Her words that Juliet will be a "joyful bride" are ironic, although that is not her intention. The theme of appearance vs reality is also illustrated here. Lady Capulet is not aware that Juliet is already married to Romeo and being Paris’s bride would be anything but joyful for her.