In Act V, scene iii of "Romeo and Juliet," the character of Paris represents an outside pressure that escalates a conflict. Paris's arrival at the Capulet tomb, where he intends to mourn Juliet and lay flowers, inadvertently leads to a confrontation with Romeo. This encounter escalates the conflict and contributes to the tragic conclusion of the play. Paris's motivations and actions create additional layers of tension and misunderstanding between the main characters, ultimately impacting the tragic outcome.
Which element of a Shakespearean tragedy does the character of Paris represent in Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet?
a character who falls from his social status
the hero whose character flaw brings him down
the cause of a significant miscommunication
an outside pressure that escalates a conflict
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