paris

• Who is Paris in relation to Juliet?

  Juliet's suitor and kinsman of the Prince
• Why do Juliet's parents approve of her marriage to Paris?

  It is an advantageous match for their only child
• How does Paris's self-perception affect his behavior towards Juliet?

  His vanity is strengthened by parental support
• What motivates Paris's desire to marry Juliet?

  Possession rather than genuine love
• What does Paris's behavior indicate about his view of Juliet's autonomy?

  He disregards her autonomy in decision making
• How does Paris refer to Capulet in 4.1?

  As "[m]y father Capulet"
• What possessive terms does Paris use when addressing Juliet?

  "[m]y wife" and "[t]hy face is mine"
• What does the repetition of possessive words by Paris signify?

  He views Juliet as his rightful property
• What does Paris's nonconsensual kiss reveal about his attitude towards Juliet?

  He acts as if he owns her
• How does Paris's behavior highlight Juliet's lack of autonomy?

  It shows her lack of control in her life
• What does Paris think of himself?

  He thinks highly of himself
• Who is Paris in the play Romeo and Juliet?

  Paris is a kinsman of the Prince and Juliet's suitor
• Why do Juliet's parents approve of the marriage between Juliet and Paris?

  Because it would be an advantageous match for their only child
• What is Paris's attitude towards himself and the marriage?

  Paris clearly thinks highly of himself and his vanity is strengthened
• What do Paris's behaviors towards Juliet suggest about his motivations and view of their relationship?

  Paris's motivations appear to stem from possession rather than love
• How does Paris's behavior towards Juliet highlight the lack of autonomy Juliet experiences?

  Paris takes many liberties and behaves in a presumptuous manner towards Juliet
• What specific examples are given of Paris's possessive behavior towards Juliet?

  Paris refers to Capulet as "my father", addresses Juliet as "my wife", and says "thy face is mine"
• What are the key points about Paris's character and his relationship with Juliet?

  • Paris is a kinsman of the Prince and Juliet's suitor
  • Juliet's parents approve of the marriage as it is advantageous
  • Paris has a high opinion of himself and his vanity is strengthened
  • Paris's motivations appear to be driven by possession rather than love
  • Paris takes many liberties and behaves in a presumptuous manner towards Juliet
  • Paris's behavior highlights Juliet's lack of autonomy in her life