Paris

Question 1

In Act 3 Scene 4, what does Paris say after Capulet gives his excuse for not getting a chance to speak to Juliet about marriage, what does this show about Paris character

Answer 1

‘Times of woe, afford no times to woo’

-This shows that Paris agrees with Capulet on most aspects/is mostly always on his side

Question 2

Give a quote, from act 3 Scene 4, that depicts Paris being on the same terms as Capulet

Answer 2

“I would that Thursday were tomorrow”

Question 3

In Act 4 Scene 1, what does Paris say that highlights the power of the old vs the young

Answer 3

‘I am nothing slow to slack his haste’

• Paris cant do anything about Capulets hastiness, perhaps because hes younger?

Question 4

Analyse a quote from Act 4 Scene 1, where Paris doesnt know the real reason why Juliet is crying

Answer 4

‘thy face is much abused with tears’

• Paris probably thinks its because of tybalt
• The real reason for Juliet crying could be because of romeos departure, or having to get married to Paris

Question 5

Give a quote from Act 4 Scene 1, that shows Paris’ obliviousness to the whole situation?

Answer 5

‘God shield i should disturb devotion’

• he thinks the Friar and Juliet will carry out religious rites, when in reality, theyre thinking of a way to escape the current situation

Question 6

In Act 4 Scene 5, what does Paris say upon hearing about Juliets ‘death’ and what technique had been used here

Answer 6

‘Most Detestable Day’

• alliteration of the harsh ‘D’ sound to show the power of death/to show the extent of Paris anger

Question 7

In the last scene, what quote, from Paris, links Juliet with a flower, and what does this line remind the audience of?

Answer 7

‘Sweet flower’

• this line reminds the audience of Capulets comment ‘sweetest flower among the fields’ and therefore, Paris character could be likened to Capulet

Question 8

Give a quote, from Act 5 Scene 3, that is ironic and why?

Answer 8

‘To cross true love’s rites?’

• Paris thinks the ‘love’ between him and juliet is ‘true love’ because he doesnt know about Romeos involvement in the story