Another instance of unrequited love is the relationship between Paris and Juliet. Paris has intense feelings for Juliet to the extend of asking her hand in marriage upon just meeting her, not too different from Romeo and Juliet’s relationship. The difference, however, is that Juliet does not return the same feelings to Paris and thus leaves him to mourn her death without ever knowing her love.
As seen in the beginning of the play, Paris arrives at the Capulet’s to begin courting Juliet, but immediately upon hearing this she shows no interest in getting to know him and states that she will give him a chance to please her family. Later in the play, as their forced wedding comes closer, he continues to pay her compliments and shows a genuine interest in her, of which, once again, she does not return to him. When Juliet fakes her death to escape marrying him, he can be seen saying he will come to her grave every night to mourn for his love.
So, in conclusion, Paris felt deep emotion towards Juliet, to the extent of mourning and loving her after her “death”. But, because the feelings weren’t mutual between the two, this relationship can be categorized as unrequited love.