Romeo And Juliet Analysis

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Romeo and Juliet

By: Taylor Woodward

In the tragic play, Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”, Kausse states that “two star-crossed teenagers find one another, fall madly in love and despite their well-thought-out plans, are destroyed by their parents hate as well as other forces beyond their control.” Kausse believes that the “parents hate” is the reason for the teens demise, but it’s actually because of love. Romeo and Juliet never thought through their plans, they were spontaneous. After reading “Romeo and Juliet, any meticulous reader can come to the conclusion that Romeo and Juliet can’t control their emotions. Situations arose and got the best of them.

Kausse also makes comment on how Juliet and Romeo make “ well thought out plans ”, others can disagree. Some readers can come to the conclusion that if the plans were really thought out, the play wouldn’t be tragic and not made in alacrity. Romeo falls in love with Juliet at first sight. “ As rich as a jewel in an Ethiol’s ear-Beauty to rich for use, for earth too dear! ” The “well thought out plan” is Juliet would take a potion so the Capulets would assume her as being dead, send a letter to Romeo stating that she is still alive, wake her up at the vault and then run off together. Juliet never thought about if Romeo would never get the letter, if Friar Lawrence would actually show up, how strong the bolts were and if the potion would actually work. Juliet just took it right out of Friar Lawrence’s hand, not even thinking about the consequences that could come into play.

Furthermore Kausse states his opinion in which these two “star crossed lovers” fall “ madly in love ”. Besides, readers believe Romeo and Juliet only love by looks and are w...

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...d come into conclusion that the nurse is a more suitable mother than lady Capulet. When Lady Capulet goes to speak to Juliet about her marriage Lady Capulet excuses her rudely out of the room. Lady Capulet then comes to the conclusion that she has never spoke of this with her daughter and calls the nurse back in.

Kausse simply makes bogus statements on “Romeo and Juliet” and just has stated his own opinions. The critic does not even give support on why he thinks the play is a “tragedy because two star crossed teenagers find one another, fall madly in love and despite their well-thought-out plans, are destroyed by their parents hate as well as other forces beyond their control.” After reading, “Romeo and Juliet, any meticulous reader can come to the conclusion that Romeo and Juliet can’t control their emotions. Situations arose and got the best of them.

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