Paris Seeks Juliet's Hand in Romeo and Juliet

Summary

Paris asks Capulet for permission to marry Juliet. Capulet says she is still too young, but invites Paris to a feast. When Romeo reads the guest list, Benvolio persuades him to attend, hoping the gathering will help Romeo forget Rosaline. Romeo agrees.

Key Events

Capulet tells Paris that Juliet is still too young to marry, but says Paris may court her and seek her consent.
Capulet invites Paris to his feast and asks his Servant to deliver written invitations across Verona.
The Servant admits he cannot read the guest list and asks Romeo to help him identify the invited people.
Romeo reads the list and learns that Rosaline will attend Capulet’s feast, despite the Servant excluding Montagues.
Benvolio urges Romeo to attend the feast and compare Rosaline with other women, hoping to cure his unhappy love.
Romeo agrees to go with Benvolio, intending only to admire Rosaline’s beauty at the Capulet feast.