Paris Flashcards
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
‘Times of woe, afford no times to woo’
-This shows that Paris agrees with Capulet on most aspects/is mostly always on his side
Give a quote, from act 3 Scene 4, that depicts Paris being on the same terms as Capulet
“I would that Thursday were tomorrow”
In Act 4 Scene 1, what does Paris say that highlights the power of the old vs the young
‘I am nothing slow to slack his haste’
- Paris cant do anything about Capulets hastiness, perhaps because hes younger?
Analyse a quote from Act 4 Scene 1, where Paris doesnt know the real reason why Juliet is crying
‘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
Give a quote from Act 4 Scene 1, that shows Paris’ obliviousness to the whole situation?
‘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
In Act 4 Scene 5, what does Paris say upon hearing about Juliets ‘death’ and what technique had been used here
‘Most Detestable Day’
- alliteration of the harsh ‘D’ sound to show the power of death/to show the extent of Paris anger
In the last scene, what quote, from Paris, links Juliet with a flower, and what does this line remind the audience of?
‘Sweet flower’
- this line reminds the audience of Capulets comment ‘sweetest flower among the fields’ and therefore, Paris character could be likened to Capulet
Give a quote, from Act 5 Scene 3, that is ironic and why?
‘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
