“Younger than she are happy
mother’s made.”
“Happily met, my lady and my
wife!”
“Sweet flower, with flowers thy
bridal bed I strew.”
“Stop thy unhallow’d toil, vile
Montague! Can vengeance be
pursu’d further than death?”
“O, I am slain! If thou be
merciful, open the tomb, lay me
with Juliet.”
Paris is Romeo’s rival for Juliet’s hand in
marriage. He is not a Capulet or a Montague, but
is a kinsman of Escalus. He asks Lord Capulet for
Juliet’s hand, and this causes much drama in the
play.
Characteristics of Paris:
Absent from the audience
Interested in Juliet
Flirtatious
Life treats him unfairly
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Paris will be killed by the end of the play.
TASK #1
Imagine you are Paris’ best friend, and he has
asked you to be his best man at the wedding. Read us
your best man’s speech!
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TASK #2
Paris was turned down by Juliet. Imagine how you
would feel if you were turned down by your boyfriend or
girlfriend. Describe it here.
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