The only time Paris calls on Friar Lawrence is in Act IV,
scene i to plan his wedding. Paris is hasty in his effort as Lord Capulet has encouraged
this marriage to happen quickly because Juliet is so depressed. But Capulet has no
concept of her depression. He thinks it has to do with Tybalt's death when in reality it
has to do with Romeo's absence and is complicated and intensified by this forced
marriage to Paris.
Juliet interrupts Paris' effort to make
plans with the Friar. This is the point at which she seeks the Friar out for help to
remedy this planned marriage. It's a little ironic that Paris is there to start their
marriage and Juliet arrives to end it before it happens.
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