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Examples Of Paris In Friar Lawrence's Cell

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Juliet’s encounter with Paris in Friar Laurence’s cell is an instance of dramatic irony by letting the audience know Juliet’s true feelings towards Paris, but him not knowing himself. Paris believes that Juliet loves him, when really she does not; Paris states, “Do not deny to him that you love me.” Juliet then replies with, “I will confess to you that I love him.” Paris replies once again with, “So will ye, I am sure, that you love me.” In this scene, Juliet is not talking about Paris when she talks about confessing her love, but is talking about Romeo. The audience knows this while reading, but Paris does not and thinks that she is in fact talking about him. This scene also portrays a sense of dramatic irony because the audience is aware
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