Paris in Romeo and Juliet is a nobleman and a kinsman (relative) of Prince Escalus, the ruler of Verona. He is the suitor whom Juliet's parents, Lord and Lady Capulet, want her to marry. Paris is wealthy, handsome, and considered a good match for Juliet, especially from the perspective of her family, as the marriage would strengthen their ties to the Prince and consolidate their social and political standing
. Paris is not related by blood to Juliet but is connected to the ruling family through his kinship with Prince Escalus. His relationship to Juliet is primarily through the arranged marriage proposal orchestrated by her parents. Paris interacts mainly with Lord Capulet during the play’s negotiation for Juliet’s hand in marriage. Despite Juliet's refusal to marry him, her family pressures her to accept Paris, which leads to the tragic events of the play
. In summary, Paris is related to Romeo and Juliet indirectly through his kinship with Prince Escalus and is connected to Juliet through the marriage arrangement made by her parents.
