How does Juliet respond to the news of her impending marriage to Paris?

Question

A. She is defiant and refuses to marry Paris.
B. She is sad but agrees to marry Paris since she cannot be with Romeo.
C. She is obedient and says she will do whatever her father says.
D. None of the above.

Answer 1

A. She is defiant and refuses to marry Paris.

In Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," when Juliet learns of her impending marriage to Paris, she is upset and feels defiant about the arranged marriage, expressing her refusal to go through with it because she is already married to Romeo. This response highlights her strong will and emotional turmoil regarding her situation.