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How does Juliet say that she refuses to marry Paris in Romeo and Juliet?
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Content: Further, she says, quite cleverly, "I will not marry yet. And when I do, I swear / It shall be Romeo, whom you know I hate, / Rather than Paris" (3.5.121-123). Juliet actually admits to her parents that she would rather marry Romeo than Paris! She does say that it's because she hates Romeo, which tells her mother just how fervently she does not want to marry Paris. When her father begins to lose his temper, she says that she is grateful for what he's done for her because it was done in love, even though she hates it. She makes no bones about her feelings, freely admitting her complete and rebellious refusal of their choice for her. Her parents essentially say that they will cast her out if she doesn't get herself to church on Thursday to do as they say. Approved by eNotes Editorial Team
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When Juliet's mother asks her if she will consider Paris as a suitor, Juliet responds by saying that she will look at Paris, and if she sees anything likable about him, she will make efforts to like him. However, Juliet adds that she will not give way to any feelings for him beyond what her mother's permission allows. This is a subtle refusal as she expresses no real emotional interest in Paris.