Question

What element of Shakespearen tragedy does the character of Paris represent in Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet

Answer 1

In Act V, scene III of Romeo and Juliet, Paris represents an outside pressure that escalates a conflict because Paris wants to wed Juliet, but before they get to meet each other Juliet falls for Romeo. They get secretly married by Friar Laurence.

Her parents want her to marry Paris, he goes to ask to the same Friar to marry him with Juliet.