One of the key factors that all living organisms share is the ability to adapt and respond to their environment. Of course, humans are no exception to this. People are easily influenced by the things surrounding them. Think of a child raised in a harsh area compared to one raised in a wealthy household- their lifestyles are likely to be different. This rule can be applied to literature, too. In Passing, Romeo and Juliet, and The Book Thief, the characters discussed are shaped by their social environments.
In Romeo and Juliet, Juliet and her actions were ultimately caused by her social environment. If the Capulets were not so adamant about hating the Montagues, perhaps Juliet would not have been so defiant against her own family. Not to mention,
Juliet wants to marry Romeo. This is a problem and it cause Juliet to want to marry Romeo more. In document B Lady Capulet is worried about Juliet getting married because she got married younger than Juliet is right now. Juliet is not ready to get married, but Lady Capulet is pushing it on her(“DBQ: Romeo and Juliet: Who’s to Blame”. Doc. B). When she finds Romeo she loves him and want to get married. She may have fought Romeo because of how hard Lady Capulet is pushing her to get married. In document D Lady Capulet is also to blame. In this document Juliet saying that she does not love Paris, but Lady Capulet and Capulet think otherwise. They are pushing her to married to Paris. This could have affected the way that the story ends with them(“DBQ: Romeo and Juliet: Who’s to Blame”. Doc.
Shakespeare's play of “Romeo and Juliet” is well known, and leaves the audience asking: Who is to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? Most of the play’s characters closely related to Romeo and Juliet carry some responsibility, but there are three characters or groups who had the greatest influence on the story’s outcome. Friar Laurence could be blamed for marrying them and keeping it secret. Juliet’s nurse encouraged Romeo’s pursuit of Juliet, even helping Juliet sneak out to marry. Last and most deserving of blame, however, are the parents, Lord and Lady Capulet and Lord and Lady Montague. If not for the family feud and hatred, Romeo and Juliet would’ve lived, not tasting the bittersweetness of death.
When it comes to hopes and dreams, a person may feel like they are in complete control of their actions and do not allow society to mold their thoughts. For instance, a person may imagine themselves landing a dream job that they know will take a lot of work to get. They spend years in college, but come graduation time they realize that the job they want to pursue is no longer needed to the public. This is just one of numerous ways that shows how society plays a major role in shaping people’s hopes and dreams and can restrict individuals from achieving them as seen in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Animal Farm.
Juliet was born of a noble birth. Her parents were the Capulets, one of the most respected and popular families in Verona. Juliet was set up for greatness because of her high social ranking, and was desired by many, including Paris. She was beautiful, enticing, and innocent- as she was very young and inexperienced with boys. Her father didn’t want her to be involved with them. But Juliet disagrees and thinks that she’s old enough to find love and let her passion lead the way. Even though Juliet had these great qualities, they actually evolved into a massive issue over time.
To support my thesis that the conflict between the heads of the Montague and Capulet families are responsible for Romeo and Juliet's death, I quote from Romeo and Juliet (V, iii, 291-293) Prince: "... Capulet! Montague! See, what a scourge is laid upon your hate, that heaven finds means to kill your joys with love! What the Prince is saying is that, see what dreadful punishment has been laid upon your hatred. Heaven finds a reason to kill your joys with their love!"
Ever heard that too much hate is a bad thing? Well in Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare shows how the hate we have can lead to unintentional consequences. In Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, Shakespeare illustrates how hate affects the way someone says or does something. From the very beginning of the story, Shakespeare tells us how much hate the two families have for each other. In the opening scene in Verona, the two servants of different families, the Montagues and Capulets, start a fight between each other.
First, society’s absurd focus on honor and disgrace is culpable for the continuation of the Capulet and Montague families’ “ancient grudge”, which forces Romeo and Juliet to sneak around this to be together, following a precarious plan that ends in their deaths. (Prologue 3) Society’s unreasonable obsession with dignity threatens to disgrace either foe who steps down as cowardly and gutless, so that the two families, who cannot even remember the reason of their inane feud, are burdened to continue fighting or face absolute social humiliation. If this fixation was eradicated, the two foes would have made peace years before, and most importantly, Romeo and Juliet’s lives would be spared, since their families’ harmony would render their risky plan unnecessary. Is the senseless death of innocent young people worth ephemeral glory? Society obviously thinks so, and plants these toxic doctrines into its people’s minds, creating a vicious cycle of unnecess...
“It is sad but so many tragedies can be avoided, if we extend a little bit of love to one another,” (Lailah Gifty Akita). In retrospect, many people can relate to this quote. Perhaps one can relate to this on a personal level. There are similarities and differences between Romeo and Juliet and The Notebook.
Firstly, the Capulets and Montagues are at odds with each other. Members of each house and servants break into a sword fight, clashing with each other. Sampson says "Draw, if you be men. Gregory, remember thy swashing blow." (Act 1, Scene 1, Line 60). The feuding between the two families motivates Sampson to challenge the Capulets. Another example of how the two houses despise each other is what Romeo and his friends have to do to get into the Capulet feast. So they will not be recognized, Romeo, Mercutio, and Benvolio wear comic masks to hide their faces. Mercutio says, "Give me a case to put my visage in" (Act 1, Scene 4, Line 29). They do not want to be recognized because of the hatred between the two houses. Also, Romeo and Juliet are not supposed to be in love: "My only love sprung from my only hate! / Too early seen unknown, and known too late! / Prodigious birth of love it is to me, / That I must love a loathed enemy." says Juliet (Act 1, Scene 5, Lines 137-140). They are not supposed to love each other because it just so happens that each of their houses despise each other. It is unfortunate for Romeo and Juliet that their two families are against each other, because this means that they are not supposed to be married.
The hatred between the families of Capulets and Montagues in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is something that has been going on for as long as they can remember. The constant feuds are something that Romeo and Juliet simply did not have any control over. They couldn’t stop how the rest of their families felt even if they tried. They are kids and adults won’t take advice from them because “adults know best.” Romeo and Juliet were aware of this fact, so they didn’t attempt to change the way their parents felt about the other families. An example of this would be in Act 3:5 lines 94-95 when Juliet says to her mother, “Indeed I never shall be satisfied with Romeo till I behold him-dead-. Here Juliet makes her mother seem as if she is on her side of hating Romeo.
Romeo and Juliet, a story of a tragic romance between two young lovers. And within the story you find that it is different from the book to the movie. While reading the book you notice some differences between it and the movie. While watching the movie you see one difference and it is that instead of swords like the book they have guns and they called them swords. They did this as a result of the movie is in a more modern time than the book. Another difference is when Mercutio is making Romeo go to the party. In the book he talks him into going to the party. In the movie Mercutio made him take a tablet or pill of some kind to make him go. Still the same as the other difference, still in a more modern era.
Romeo and Juliet were born into opposing families. Montague was the leader of the Montagues, similar to Capulet, who was the leader of the Capulets. Juliet’s father was Capulet and Romeo’s father was Montague. Furthermore, lots of times there would be fighting between the two families when running into each other on the streets of Verona. Additionally, the Capulets held a masquerade. It was known that only Capulets were invited to attend, although Romeo and his friends, Mercutio and Benvolio went to the party. When the Capulets saw the Montagues at their party they were surprised and disgusted. “This, by the voice, should be a Montague… Come hither, cover’d with an antic face, to fleer and scorn at our solemnity?” (1.5. GO BACK AND CHECK LINE NUMBER). This shows the distance and hatred between the two families. One would think to be kind and invite the Montagues to the masquerade because it is was the nice thing to do.
Another reason Romeo and Juliet are at fault is the people around them. The people
The feud between the Montagues and the Capulets causes the young couple to have to sneak around to one another. Broken family relationships in both families add stress since there are less people Romeo and Juliet can trust, and feel comfortable talking too. Miscommunication not only between Romeo and Juliet, but almost all the characters, affect the couple in a poor way because they are constantly being misinformed about one another. Romeo and Juliet may not like that they have been greatly impacted by all these factors but these actions are ultimately what shaped their lives, and affected how they lived them. This demonstrates how the influences around you can change the way you feel about certain things. If they had better family conditions, and ways to communicate, it is possible they could have lived their lives longer and
In Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, these arguments and fights are quite persistent. Within Verona, the Montague and Capulet families share a deep hatred for one another. Their families would prefer to not interact and cooperate with one another, due to unknown reasons. Lords Montague and Capulet make it apparent to their families that it would be an outrage for members of both parties to befriend one another, let alone have a romantic relationship with each other. Despite the beliefs and orders of their parents, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet find that they deeply love one another, and