Romeo and Juliet character guide
Paris’s Page is a young servant whose quiet obedience places him at the centre of the tomb’s danger. Though frightened to stand “alone” in the churchyard, he follows Paris’s orders, keeps watch from a distance, and responds responsibly when violence erupts by calling the Watch to investigate.
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Is Paris’s Page merely a frightened servant, or does his behaviour reveal courage and good judgement? He obeys Paris by standing “aloof”, yet he also acts independently when danger erupts, running to call the Watch. How should we judge a young character whose power is limited, but whose quick decision helps bring the hidden crisis into public view?
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