Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is a love story, in which two young lovers meet an untimely end due to a series of misunderstandings and unfortunate events. However, the play featured two men who loved Juliet: Paris and Romeo. While both men share a love for the same woman, they are vastly different in their attitudes towards love, traditions, and fidelity. By exploring their similarities and differences in these areas we will find out what makes these two people so different. Firstly, Paris and Romeo have very different attitudes towards love. Paris views love as an obligation, as seen in his pursuit of Juliet for marriage. He believes in traditional courtship and formalities, such as seeking thier father's approval before proposing. In contrast, Romeo's view of love is passionate and impulsive. He falls in love with Juliet at first sight and immediately risks everything to be with her, even though she is already promised to …show more content…
He believes in following societal norms and maintaining the status quo. However, Romeo is a rebel who challenges traditions and societal norms. He disobeys his family's wishes by falling in love with a member of the rival family, and later defies the law by killing Tybalt. Romeo is willing to go against the rules in the name of love, while Paris adheres to them strictly. Paris and Romeo also differ in their attitudes towards fidelity. Paris is faithful to Juliet in the sense that he remains committed to her even though she does not reciprocate his feelings. He is willing to wait for her and hopes that she will eventually come to love him. Romeo, on the other hand, is unfaithful to Rosaline when he falls in love with Juliet. He forsakes his previous love and risks everything for Juliet, even though he has known her for only a short time. Romeo's love for Juliet is passionate, while Paris's love is steadfast and