In this excerpt from act V of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Romeo encounters Paris when he enters Juliet's grave. Paris challenges him to a duel, but Romeo pleads to be left alone before he is forced to fight. What does this excerpt reveal about Romeo's character?

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Avery Conway

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25 March, 13:25

In this excerpt from act V of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Romeo encounters Paris when he enters Juliet's grave. Paris challenges him to a duel, but Romeo pleads to be left alone before he is forced to fight. What does this excerpt reveal about Romeo's character?

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Jaelynn Olsen · Answer 1

This reveals that Romeo is a lover not a fighter. He tries his best to stay out of confrontations way but isn't always successful. He wants to be a peaceful person but feels that he is forced to defend himself in such situations.