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Romeo And Juliet Paris Antagonist

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In the play Romeo and Juliet, Paris’ purpose was to intervene with Romeo and Juliet’s secret relationship indirectly, making him an Antagonist in the play. Paris’ presence was heavily desired by the Capulets due to the fact that they want Juliet to get married to a handsome kinsmen like him. From the Capulets’ point of view Paris is a kinsmen of “Delight writ there with beauty’s pen” and his “eyes doth share the glory that in gold clasps locks in the golden story.” The Capulets are awed by his beauty and think that if Juliet marries him then she will be admired by many people which leads to trouble. Since Romeo and Juliet are already married, Juliet marrying Paris will cause a feud between Juliet’s relationship with Romeo. When Romeo comes

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