Paris (Romeo and Juliet)

His role is to contrast with Romeo (passionate, impulsive)
1. Paris is rational and less impulsive as arranged marriage is more formal
Portrayed as the perfect husband for Juliet by Nurse and Lady Capulet
1. Act 3 scene 5, "gentleman of noble parentage"
His role is to move the plot forward
1. Does not develop
Acts as the victim after Juliet's 'death'
1. Could be a victim of society
When he was killed, Paris was only trying to bring justice to Romeo
1. Thinks Romeo is responsible for Juliet's grief induced death
Romeo calls Paris "noble county Paris" and "good gentle youth"
1. Could show Romeo's remorse for killing Paris and makes the audience sympathise with Paris
He is respectful of Capulet and calls him father
Could be arrogant, "keep this holy kiss"
1. Is a contrast to Romeo calling Juliet a saint
Is eager for approval from authority (e.g capulet)
He believes that men should own their wives and be married young (traditional)
He is inexperienced in love
1. "True loves rife"

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	Created by Freya Russell about 7 years ago