Romeo and Juliet | Is Paris a "good" character?

County Paris is juxtaposed with Romeo throughout the play, and by doing so, Shakespeare highlights the extraordinary nature of Romeo's love for Juliet. Paris is completely ignorant of the romance between Romeo and Juliet, and so while his own suit for Juliet threatens the lovers' plans, he is not a "blocking" character. Moreover, in the tomb scene, Paris acquits himself well, displaying a depth of affection for Juliet and earning Romeo's praise. But Paris is a conventional lover. Lady Capulet compares him to a "book" in urging her daughter to look favorably upon the "volume" of his face....

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