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Compare And Contrast Romeo And Juliet And Paris
What would you do for love? Love is hard and can be very tedious, and could end in heartbreak. In "Romeo and Juliet", both Paris an Romeo are in love with Juliet, but why did Juliet fall for Romeo instead of Paris? Paris was very similar to Romeo, but then again very different. The two gentlemen obviously did not have the same view on love, yet they both ended up dead.

The love both Paris and Romeo had for Juliet, was loyal and committed. They were both rich and respected young men. Paris was a kinsman of the prince, while Romeo was and heir of the wealthy Montague and Lady Montague. Both Romeo and Paris were attractive as well. Although these facts are true, they did not always share the same traits. Romeo, being at the age of sixteen, was

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