...Within the tragic story of Romeo and Juliet, we see two houses both emanating hate for one another. Multiple events arose along with every different possible outcome and within these situations, had Romeo chose to act differently and thought more rationally than impulsively, perhaps his seed of love with Juliet could’ve blossomed into a magnificent flower. If Romeo has chosen to realize that time is the only barrier to love, not to spite the Capulets, and to have truly understood Juliet’s heart, this tragedy may have averted. Different events and contributions led to the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, yet some factors stand out better than the others like a beacon in the midst of the dark night. Romeo may have been a Montague, but he did not hate nor despise the Capulet. He proposed marriage upon their second meeting disregarding their parental relationship. He spent less than 3 nights with Juliet and has not yet acquired the knowledge of Juliet’s thoughts. He acted irrationally choosing marriage despite the conflict revolving around the two houses, the Capulets and the Montagues. With this in mind, he should have known that any form of involvement...
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...Many people are often accountable for all kinds of outcomes. “Romeo and Juliet,” by William Shakespeare, is a darkened romantic tragedy faced by two star-crossed lovers, in which guilt is drawn from each characteristic of the play. While many reasons exist for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet, such as fate, certain characters play a key role in their disappointment in love. The characters that are most to blame, for many obvious reasons, are the Capulets, the Nurse and the guiltiest of all, Tybalt, for the unfortunate deaths of Romeo and Juliet. Firstly, the Capulets are partly responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet’s death. As Juliet had developed love for Romeo, she refuses to marry Paris. After hearing this, Capulet...
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...In William Shakespeare's The tragedy of Romeo and Juliet the lives of two young lovers were lost after they both committed suicide. The story, which takes place in Verona, tells the story of lovers from families who are enemies who fall in love and overcome obstacles to be together. Romeo and Juliet committing suicide brought their families together. The deaths were caused by miscommunication. Miscommunication was most to blame for the tragedy. To begin, Romeo and Mercutio were walking in Verona when Peter came up to them and said “God ‘i’ good e’en. I pray, sir, can you read?” (1.2.58). Romeo proceeds to read the letter to Peter wich states that the Capulets are having a party at their house that night. Peter tells Romeo “Now I’ll tell you without asking. My master is the great rich Capulet, and if you be not of the house of Montagues, I pray come and crush a cup of wine. Rest you merry!”(1.2.81-83). Mercutio decides that they will go to the party to help Romeo get over Rosaline. Romeo was invited but he is a Montague. He is not aloud to go to the Capulets. Romeo decides he will go to the party. As a result he meets his soulmate, the daughter of Lord Capulet; Juliet....
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...The play, Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, illustrates the struggle of two young lovers in Verona, Italy. Set in the Elizabethan era, Romeo and Juliet are the son and daughter of separate feuding families. Due to their love being a taboo of the Montague and Capulet families, they marry in secret. A series of events follows afterward, such as the banishment of Romeo and fake death of Juliet. In the end, lack of communication and several impetuous actions leads to the disaster where Romeo and Juliet commit suicide for one another. The story of Romeo and Juliet did not need to be a tragedy, but nonetheless is because of the hatred between the Montagues and Capulets. From start to end, Shakespeare repeatedly emphasizes to readers the existence...
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...star crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, resulted in great tragedy. In my opinion, more than one character was to blame for the suicides of Romeo and Juliet. But I believe that Lord Capulet played a primary role in this great tragedy. Many people are to blame for the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. One character that stood out in the play was Lord Capulet, Juliet's father. One reason Lord Capulet is to blame is because he was not a good role model for Juliet and he did not care for her well-being. One example of his poor behavior is when Juliet's cousin, Paris, asks to marry her even though she does not want to marry him. Lord Capulet's response to Paris was to wait two summers so that Juliet would be older when she married. It is also very important to have a good relationship with your father. Juliet always went behind her father's back and never told him where she was going. This demonstrates their poor father-daughter relationship. Another...
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...When there is a tragedy there is often many people at blame. In the Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet, Romeo falls in love with Juliet from a family whom he is not allowed to have any contact with. Romeo and Juliet get married by Friar Lawrence, and Romeo gets banished for the death of Tybalt. Juliet then fakes her death to be with Romeo, the plan falls through and Romeo thinks she is really dead and he kills himself; Juliet kills herself when she finds out Romeo is dead. The three characters who are most responsible for the tragic ending of the play are both families, Friar Lawrence, and Lord Capulet. One group who is responsible for the deaths of the two teens are both sides of the families. At the beginning of the play, the prologue stated “from ancient drudge break to new mutiny where civil blood makes civil hands unclean” (pg 2). That meaning, the family has an ancient feud, which starts the play out knowing Romeo and Juliet are not supposed to be together. The first act of the play started up by a fight between the Capulets and Montagues. The Prince stated if anybody else was to fight again, they would be put to death. In the fight between Mercutio, Romeo's best friend, and Tybalt, Tybalt antagonized Mercutio and Mercutio fought him. During the fight, Tybalt stabbed Mercutio in the shoulder on accident. Romeo then kills Tybalt because the killing of Mercutio. If the two...
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...ROMEO & JULIET Prologue (ACT 1) As a prologue to the play, the Chorus enters. In a fourteen-line sonnet, the Chorus describes two noble households (called “houses”) in the city of Verona. The houses hold an “ancient grudge” (Prologue.2) against each other that remains a source of violent and bloody conflict. The Chorus states that from these two houses, two “star-crossed” (Prologue.6) lovers will appear. These lovers will mend the quarrel between their families by dying. The story of these two lovers, and of the terrible strife between their families, will be the topic of this play. ANALYSIS This opening speech by the Chorus serves as an introduction to Romeo and Juliet. We are provided with information about where the play takes place, and given some background information about its principal characters. The obvious function of the Prologue as introduction to the Verona of Romeo and Juliet can obscure its deeper, more important function. The Prologue does not merely set the scene of Romeo and Juliet, it tells the audience exactly what is going to happen in the play. The Prologue refers to an ill-fated couple with its use of the word “star-crossed,” which means, literally, against the stars. Stars were thought to control people’s destinies. But the Prologue itself creates this sense of fate by providing the audience with the knowledge that Romeo and Juliet will die even before the play has begun. The audience therefore watches the play with the expectation that it must...
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...In Shakespeare's Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, many characters led up to the death of Romeo and Juliet. The three main characters were Fate, Lady Capulet, and Juliet. Fate could have been blamed because Shakespeare wrote the the story so Romeo and Juliet could be a ideal love story. Lady Capulet led to the death because she had a very poor relationship with Juliet, she encourages Juliet to get married to Paris. Finally, Juliet led to her own death. As soon as she sees Romeo she falls in love with him, she says “so the heavens smile upon this act” (DBQ: Project, 2013) A II Siiiiii Juliet thinks that they are mean for each other even though their family has a feud. Fate played a part in the two lovers death because Shakespeare wrote the story so that people would strive to have a love like Romeo and Juliets. Shakespeare says “ a greater power than we can contradict” (DBQ: Project, 2013) A V S iii. Then quote says the love they had for each other was greater than we expected and nothing can separate them. When Romeo saw Juliet he immediately fell in love with her. due to the fact that one was a Montage and one was a Capulet it was hard for...
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...Shakespeare Essay Romeo and Juliet is a tragic love story that includes many heartbreaking events. Capulets and Montagues hate each other and the family feud is turning people against each other, causing many unexpected deaths. When Romeo: a Montague, and Juliet: a Capulet, decide to get married. That will create much tragedy in the near future knowing they will have to hide their marriage. Especially because the Capulets are pressuring Juliet to marry Paris. The family feud is responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. Had there not been a family feud, Romeo and Juliet would not need to conceal their love while still wanting to keep their good reputations in the family. Also, Friar Laurence would not have to devise a plan to help the lovers escape. In the end, two young, innocent lovers will die, through not fault of their own. In the beginning of Act I Romeo was in love with Rosaline. Immediately when he saw Juliet he lost...
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...portrayed in William Shakespeare’s work, Romeo and Juliet, a tragic play that presents two youths, Juliet Capulet and Romeo Montague, that met and fell in love at first sight. However, they are forced to keep their relationship a secret for their families, the Capulets and Montagues are bitter enemies. Because of this secrecy, misunderstandings arise and reckless decisions, along with their irreversible consequences, are...
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...Who’s Responsible for the Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet? We all know Shakespeare wrote it, but that’s not what we’re talking about here. Who is really responsible (play wise) for all of the hardships Romeo and Juliet had to face? I’d say it’s Romeo who’s to blame. He should’ve thought about what a relationship with a Capulet might lead to. In the play, it does state “Being held a foe, he may not have access/To breathe such vows as lovers use to swear,” (Shakespeare, 401). If the solution of avoiding her altogether truly wasn’t an option, he could’ve at least avoided killing himself. If he had really cared for Juliet, he would have stayed alive for her. He would’ve lived on to tell of her beauty and magnificence. More depth on my first...
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...Romeo and Juliet, one of Shakespeare’s most notable works in history, depicts an infamous love story that ended in tragedy - specifically, with both of them committing suicide. When their bodies were discovered, several questions arose. Who was to blame for this tragedy? Or, was there really anyone to blame? The Prince, appalled by what had happened, had this to say: “Some shall be pardoned, and some punished” (Romeo and Juliet. 5.3.322). Although it is not directly said who he is referring to, the events throughout the play paint a clear picture of whom he holds accountable and why. This includes the Capulet’s and Montague’s endless feud, the Friar’s plan, and his own hesitation to act. Although there are several people that were responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet, two that stand out were the Capulets and the Montagues -notably, their hatred towards one another. Their feud, one that lasted throughout...
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...In the book Romeo and Juliet is a couple who falls in love at first sight not knowing that they will never be together. The book describes many obstacles that came between the young couple relationship. The flaws that were identified in the book were chance/fate, pride and being to impatience that what eventually lead to the tragic death of the couple so in love. Although, all three flaws play a significant role in the book. Chance/fate is the ultimate reason for such a tragic ending to a young couple who was meant to be together. The most important flaw that led to the tragic death of Romeo and Juliet was chance/fate. Romeo reads the invitation to a masquerade ball where he is hoping that the love of life Rosaline will be there. Romeo...
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...pardoned? It seems to be the question everyone wants the answer to. Romeo and Juliet were from two different families who hate each other. Friar Lawrence thought that it would be ideal for Romeo and Juliet to be married . He thought that the marriage would bring together the two families. Friar Lawrence should be punished for helping Romeo and Juliet get married. Friar Lawrence plans led to tragedy. He should've known better than to marry them , and he made both families grieve. Friar Lawrence was the grown up in this situation and should’ve known better than to marry Romeo and Juliet. Romeo and Juliet are from two families who hate each other. The marriage would've brought more tension between the families....
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...connect Friar Lawrence to the love yond enraptures both Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet. These bonds have brought this priest closer to the rivalry and even nearer to the tragedy both houses in this play will have to endure. First introduced in the cell whither Romeo visits, that gent is at each moment informed of the news of Romeo. The young man tells him tales of his attraction for Roseline and later his awestruck love for Juliet. In a way, Friar advises Romeo like a teacher, giving him advice and treading him towards a rightful path. In the play, he questions Romeo’s fondness for Juliet because he doubts such intimacy could be found in little time. Romeo appreciates his presence because he does not judge him harshly and does not wish to openly disagree with him on matters of the Capulet and Montague rivalry. Friar Lawrence, priest in this incony tragedy, must visage the consequences in which he hath laid his hands on before. Since Romeo and Juliet are isolated from the parents’ circle and lives, Friar Lawrence is represented as an almost father figure...
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