Read the excerpt from Act IV, scene v of Romeo and Juliet.

Paris: Have I thought long to see this morning’s face,
And doth it give me such a sight as this?

Which best describes Paris’s reaction when he believes that Juliet has died?

He’s angry that the friar gave her poison.
He’s relieved that the wedding is canceled.
He’s sympathetic toward her parents.
He’s devastated that he cannot marry her.

1 answer

The best description of Paris’s reaction when he believes that Juliet has died is: He’s devastated that he cannot marry her.

In this moment, Paris is expressing his grief and sorrow over Juliet’s death, highlighting his feelings about their intended marriage and the loss he experiences as a result.