For centuries Shakespeare's masterpieces have been praised and analyzed, but nearly none is more recognizable than his first love play, Romeo and Juliet. In this play Shakespeare covers a wide range of topics from rebellious love to poor parental control, but one that is conveyed all throughout is how love can blind people’s judgement. Romeo and Juliet repeatedly make poor choices during their time together due to their mental impairment, such as persisting in their love affair knowing there was an ongoing feud between families. Due to the friends and parents not supporting their love Romeo and Juliet were forced to find ways around their wishes. In doing so the character made a series of mistakes and unwise choices. Their love defies much …show more content…
When Romeo and Juliet first meet and share poet words it is happy and beautiful, but when they learn of each other’s households Juliet has the realization, “my only love sprung from my only hate!... That I must love a loathed enemy” (1.5.152-6). Although Juliet discovers Romeo is a Montague her love causes her to to ignore the possible consequences interacting with him could have. Romeo himself is also guilty making such unwise choices by deciding it was worth it to return to the Capulet household to revisit Juliet, “Can I go forward when my heart is here? / Turn back, dull earth, and find thy center [He withdraws] ” (2.1.1-2). Love has caught hold of Romeo and he decides to return to Juliet, full well knowing returning to the Capulet household could be get him killed. Love is blinding both characters and clouding their judgment causing them to make these poor …show more content…
At the time that Romeo returns back to the Capulet household Juliet confesses how she barely knows him, “My ears have yet not drunk a hundred words / Of thy tongue's uttering, yet I know the sound” (2.2.63-4). Juliet recognizes that she has barely even spoken with Romeo, but he still means something (love) to her. Friar Lawrence himself shared the perspective that these teens were love struck and rushing their relationship, “These violent delights have violent ends / And in their triumph die like fire and powder” (2.6.8-10). This quote shows Friar Lawrence verbally expresses to the young lover how he thought they were rushing, and that they were letting love drive them to make these poor decisions. Romeo and Juliet have known each other all of twelve hours at this point, yet they have rushed to marriage. Their love is impairing their sensibility, helping them to ignore the consequences and repercussion that could come from rushing their
Romeo and Juliet are madly in love with each other and will go to any lengths to be together.
Romeo and Juliet’s impulsive behavior is strongly influenced by their infatuation and the irresponsible encouragements of their adult figures, ultimately resulting in their tragic downfall. Despite only meeting twice, Romeo and Juliet are extremely attracted to each other, and the emotional factor motivates them to get married. They did not consider the consequences of their actions or ask their parents for their approval of the wedding, instead, they choose to get married in secret due to the grudge. The grudge creates a physical barrier between Romeo and Juliet’s communication and interactions, due to their family’s blind hatred towards each other. Despite the possibility of getting killed, Romeo is willing to cross the Capulet’s gates in hopes of catching a glimpse of
Lawrence proves to be very wise on the subject of love and lust. On the other hand, his choices changed Romeo and Juliet's lives forever. “Young men's love then lies not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes.” (II, III, 67-68). This is noted after Romeo pleads that he has forgotten all about Rosaline and intends on being wed to Juliet. The Friar realizes Romeo may simply be acting on impulse after his recent heartbreak. He does not wish for either child to get in trouble or suffer any more heartbreak, however that is exactly what he sets them up for. “Thy love did read by rote, that could not spell. But come, young waver, come go with me. For this alliance may so happy prove to turn your households' rancor to pure love.” (II, III, 88-92). This means, even though Romeo says he loves Juliet, he has not lived to fully know what that means. However, the Friar will marry the...
Love is dependent upon the slightest change, but it can cause the utmost drastic consequences. This is the truth of two lovers in William Shakespeare’s furthermost celebrated play, The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. In the case of Romeo and Juliet, love is inimical. Romeo comes from the family of Montague while Juliet comes from the family of Capulet. For reasons unknown, these two families are sworn enemies. However, Romeo and Juliet are not. In fact, they are in a secret relationship that only two others know about. The only two that Romeo and Juliet trust, the Nurse and the Friar. While the Nurse, Friar, and Juliet’s father, Lord Capulet, all have good intentions, they are all responsible for the suicides of Romeo and Juliet in the
Life is filled with difficult situations and tough choices to make. The question is, should we choose to make them ourselves? Some people feel it's best to do things alone, while others do not. For example, most of the characters in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare that are analyzed in the text, “What’s the Rush?: Young Brains Cause Doomed Love” by Lexi Tucker, do not consider other’s opinions at all. However, the opinions of people who love us positively affect our choices so it would be smart to consider them in most cases, but not in those that are very personal.
“Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare is a play about two lovers from different families that have an internal feud between them. It ends in both lovers, Romeo and Juliet, committing suicide as they could not openly live with each other. An important idea in this play is that of the impetuosity of youth and the rash decisions that young people may make. This idea is continuously brought up throughout the play and is explored through the concepts of overreacting and being blinded by anger, desperation in forbidden love and taking your life for love.
(HOOK) How can one grave mistake made by a character eventually accumulate and have an immense impact on the plot of a storyline? Depending on the piece of literature, certain characters can create setbacks through their actions and choices. (CI) Likewise, a pair of star-crossed lovers face challenging obstacles based on certain decisions made by characters. (GS1) The protagonist of the play, Romeo Montague, generates various dilemmas because of the severe choices he makes, especially his decision to kill Tybalt. (GS2) Meanwhile, Mercutio, Romeo’s best friend, is another character who causes impactful changes in the play with his overdramatic personality. (GS3) Additionally, the character Friar Laurence ultimately makes the most drastic choice
The lover’s immediate connection is established at the Capulet feast, “Did my heart love till now? Forswear it sight / For I ne’er saw true beauty till this night.” Through doing this, it shows that Romeo is reckless and continues even though he recognizes that they come from different families, “o dear, my life is my foe’s debt”. Throughout the play, it establishes that Juliet allows herself to behave impulsively and be persuaded by Romeo into a impetuous and thoughtless marriage, “The exchange of thy love’s faithful vowel for mine” Juliet expresses her concern that it is too soon to promise to love Romeo when they have only just met, “It is too rash, too unadvised, too sudden / Too like the lightning” This simile is used to convey Juliet’s thought on their sudden love. Although Juliet has recognized how spontaneous they are acting, it does not prevent her from continuing her relationship with Romeo, proving that Juliet is just as impulsive as Romeo. Thus, Shakespeare has skillfully utilized the lovers to demonstrate that their own reckless actions is a reason for their untimely
“Don’t waste your love on someone who doesn’t value it.” In the play Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare exposes the life of two young lovers in the Renaissance period fighting for something they cannot live without; each other. Although fate takes its toll, the everlasting feud between two families, conditional love by parents, and the irresponsibility’s of father and mother like figure are the main causes in the death of Romeo and Juliet. The idea of love is something that is valued in this play from many different aspects of characters, lines, and scenes. Shakespeare leaves the minds of readers soaring over not why it happened, but who was at fault.
Love is a wonderful curse that forces us to do unexplainable things. Romeo and Juliet is a famous play written by William Shakespeare, who does an exceptional job in showing the readers what hate, mercy, death, courage, and most importantly what love looks like. This play is about two star-crossed lovers who are both willing to sacrifice their lives just to be with one another. Unfortunately tragedy falls upon the unconditional love Romeo and Juliet have for each other, but along the way they experience immeasurable forgiveness and extraordinary braveness just to be with one another. Sadly enough, love is a cause of violence in the end. Even though the pair spends less time together, it is enough for them to fall in love. It is clearly true
middle of paper ... ... The alliteration at the end with “flow’ ring face” has a harsh tone; this outlines the hate and also contrasts to the beginning of the phrase which sounded quite soft. In the end, we see that hate between the families is ended by love between Romeo and Juliet, signifying that love is more dominant. In Act 5 scene 3 the prince describes the misfortunes of the Montague’s and Capulet’s as “heaven finds means to kill your joys with love.”
William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is perhaps one of the most well-recognized love stories of all time. However, it is more than just a classic love story, it is a tale of desperation and obsession. While developing these themes, Shakespeare contrasts Romeo and Juliet’s obsession with the concept of real love; he also demonstrates the danger of obsession-Romeo and Juliet do not heed Friar Laurence’s ominously omniscient warning “[t]hese violent delights have violent ends/ and in their triumph die, like fire and powder,/ which, as they kiss, consume”(II vi 9-11), and obsession with honor is likewise dangerous. He probes the theme of despair; the suicidal impulses that become reality for Romeo and Juliet are grounded in the dynamic and
Ultimately, Romeo and Juliet become embodiments of impulsiveness. Through their rash words and actions in the tragedy “Romeo and Juliet”, Shakespeare sets forth that both are too hasty in their decisions, leading them into unfortunate events. As the plot unfolds, Romeo and Juliet’s futile love is torn apart by their family’s hate and animosity towards each other. Despite their constant struggle to let their love survive, it is doomed from the beginning of the tragedy. It is plain that lack of foresight and wisdom leads to disaster all around.
In the play “Romeo and Juliet”, Shakespeare shows that love has power to control one’s actions, feelings, and the relationship itself through the bond between a destined couple. The passion between the pair grew strong enough to have the capability to do these mighty things. The predestined newlyweds are brought down a rocky road of obstacles learning love’s strength and the meaning of love.
“Is she a Capulet? O dear account! my life is my foe’s debt” (1.5.117-118). There are many factors that put pressure on Romeo’s and Juliet’s relationship throughout Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The young couple is effected in many ways by every instance that creates stress which Romeo’s and Juliet’s relationship is being forced to carry. The biggest factors that impact them are, their families ongoing feud, the broken relationships they both have in their families, and all the instances of miscommunication. Through the story of the couple who meet one another at a dance, sneak around at night to see one another, and fight for eachother, they face challenges many challenges, that add stress to their relationship.