Paris’s Proposal in Romeo and Juliet

Summary

In Capulet’s home, the Nurse warmly recalls Juliet’s childhood before Lady Capulet raises marriage. She tells Juliet that Paris wishes to marry her and urges her to study him at the feast. Juliet agrees to look at him, but cautiously limits herself to her mother’s consent.

Key Events

Lady Capulet summons Juliet and decides that the Nurse should remain to hear their private discussion.
The Nurse recalls Juliet’s childhood and says that seeing her married would fulfil her greatest wish.
Lady Capulet asks Juliet to consider marriage and tells her that the young nobleman Paris seeks her love.
Lady Capulet urges Juliet to study Paris at the feast and imagine the advantages of marrying him.
Juliet agrees to look at Paris but promises to let her mother’s consent limit how far her feelings may go.
A Servant announces that the feast is ready, and Lady Capulet tells Juliet that Paris is waiting.