Romeo and Juliet Romeo vs Count Paris Essay - 818 Words

----------------- Mrs. Phillips English 9(H) 29 April 2013 The Lover of Verona versus The Ideal Husband Romeo, the lover of Verona, and Count Paris, the ideal partner in marriage, are intertwined in fate and are seemingly made opponents of love in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Romeo, son of Lord and Lady Montague, falls in love with Juliet, daughter of Lord and Lady Capulet. Due to the fact that the Montagues and Capulets still sustain an ancient feud between their households, Romeo and Juliet keep their love a secret. Unaware of their daughter’s love to Romeo, Lord and Lady Capulet make plans to wed Juliet to Count†¦show more content†¦When Friar Laurence asks if Romeo was with Rosaline, Romeo responds, â€Å"With Rosaline, my ghostly Father? No. / I have forgot that name and that name’s woe.†(2.3.48-49) He later says: Then plainly know my heart’s dear love is set On the fair daughter of rich Capulet. As mine on hers, so hers is set on mine, And all combined, save what thou must combine By holy marriage. When and where and how We met, we w ooed, and made exchange of vow I’ll tell thee as we pass, but this I pray, That thou consent to marry us today. (2.3.61-68) Romeo has completely forgotten Rosaline, a character Romeo cried and was depressed about. He instead pleads with the Friar to marry him to his newfound love, Juliet. Count Paris is also self-centered. This is shown when he talks to Lord Capulet about the wedding. Capulet says: But saying o’er what I have said before. My child is yet a stranger in the world. She hath not seen the change of fourteen years. Let two more summers wither in their pride Ere we may think her ripe to be a bride. (1.2.7-11) To this Paris responds, â€Å"Younger than she are happy mothers made†(1.2.12). This shows that he is impatient about the wedding. Even though Lord Capulet wants to wait two years, Paris tries to move the wedding day sooner, showing that he cares only about himself and not of the needs and preferences of other characters. Despite being self- centered and loving Juliet, Count Paris and Romeo have a major difference. WhenShow MoreRelatedVarian Solution153645 Words   |  615 PagesThey decide to take each pair of alternatives and let a majority vote determine the family rankings. (a) Papa suggests that they ï ¬ rst consider honey vs. grubs, and then the winner of that contest vs. Goldilocks. Which alternative will be chosen? Goldilocks. (b) Mama suggests instead that they consider honey vs. Goldilocks and then the winner vs. grubs. Which gets chosen? Grubs. (c) What order should Baby Bear suggest if he wants to get his favorite food for dinner? Grubs versus Goldilocks