Compare/Contrast by: Chance Davyd Pollard (Romeo/Paris) – Flashcards

Romeo is most likely rich because they have servants (Abram and Balthazar) and when Romeo and Juliet dies, the families plan to raise gold statues of them. Paris is also, most probably, well connected politically, making him a good family contact for Capulet and his wife.

Romeo is noble, respectful and committed Paris is noble, respectful, and committed

Romeo is not a violent man. He admonishes his friends when they get into fights with the Capulets. Tybalt tries to provoke Romeo into fighting him but. true to character. Romeo is not drawn in. He does show that his intense passion can quickly override his aversion to confrontation when he kills Tybalt and the quite innocent Paris. Paris is not a violent man.

Romeo has integrity: He proves his love through his actions Paris has integrity: When he comes upon Romeo at the tomb, he thinks Romeo is breaking the law just by being there. So what does Paris try to do? He makes a citizen's arrest. He feels he must uphold the law.

Romeo Age 16 and handsome Paris Age approximately 25 and handsome

Romeo is son and heir of Montague and Lady Montague sworn enemy of Capulet. Paris is a kinsman of the Prince, rich and the suitor of Juliet most preferred by Capulet and good friend

Romeo's primary character Flaw is emotional instability. Paris's character Haw is having too little emotion

Romeo is fickle when it comes to love, falls easily in and out of love demonstrating his immaturity. Paris is never changing and decisive in his choices of brides

Romeo is but a love struck adolescent with no real job and no means of supporting his new bride. Paris is established and has good job

Romeo's personality is impetuous and daring, he break all the rules for love Paris's personality is that of a mature man, follows the rules of society

Romeo is ruled by passion not in the unconventional way; He climbs into Juliet's bedroom window. Paris is a conventional man. a mature guy. He goes about seeking Juliet as his bride in the conventional way, b asking her Dad for Juliet's hand in marriage.

Romeo never acts like he owns Juliet, he treats her like an equal Paris behaves very presumptuously once Capulet has promised he can marry Juliet acting as if they are already married

Romeo does not have a job Paris' can support Juliet and care for and about her in a mature fashion