All about Paris from William Shakespeare's
Romeo and Juliet

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All about Paris

Paris made an appearance in 6 chapters

Here's a summary of what happened...
Requested Capulet's approval to marry Juliet and is encouraged to win her affection himself.
Mentioned only; a wealthy, handsome young nobleman who desires to marry Juliet.
Respectfully tries to court Juliet, accepts Capulet's marriage proposal, and readily agrees to a hasty wedding.
A nobleman favored by the Capulets, eager to wed Juliet and following Lord Capulet's instructions.
Arrives to marry Juliet, is devastated to find her dead.
Mourning Juliet, Paris arrives to place flowers at her tomb. He suspects Romeo means harm and confronts him. He is killed in the ensuing duel and laid next to Juliet at his request.

Paris's Relationships

A summary of Paris's 6 connections to Juliet, by chapter.

Chapter 2 - ACT I SCENE II: The object of his proposed marriage.
Chapter 3 - ACT I SCENE III: Prospective bride.
Chapter 14 - ACT III SCENE IV: Aspiring fiancé; seeks her hand in marriage.
Chapter 16 - ACT IV SCENE I: Seeks to marry her, believing he acts in her best interest.
Chapter 20 - ACT IV SCENE V: Her suitor, hopes to marry her.
Chapter 23 - ACT V SCENE III: Betrothed; he loves her sincerely.

A summary of Paris's 2 connections to Capulet, by chapter.

Chapter 2 - ACT I SCENE II: Seeks Juliet's hand in marriage.
Chapter 14 - ACT III SCENE IV: Potential father-in-law; accepts his marriage arrangement.

A summary of Paris's 2 connections to Lady Capulet, by chapter.

Chapter 3 - ACT I SCENE III: Facilitator of the match.
Chapter 14 - ACT III SCENE IV: Potential mother-in-law; shows polite deference.

A summary of Paris's 1 connection to Lord Capulet, by chapter.

Chapter 16 - ACT IV SCENE I: Future father-in-law who propels the haste of the marriage.

A summary of Paris's 1 connection to Capulet and Lady Capulet, by chapter.

Chapter 20 - ACT IV SCENE V: Would-be in-laws; united in grief.

A summary of Paris's 1 connection to Romeo, by chapter.

Chapter 23 - ACT V SCENE III: Killed by Romeo in a duel.