Love,a wonderful emotion but is it worth everything? Romeo and Juliet a play written by William Shakespeare in which people who face endless challenges by which their loyalty,recklessness,and impulsiveness drive them to fall into abyss.
In the start of the play Juliet is portrayed as the innocent and obedient daughter but upon falling in love with romeo we begin to see that she has a loyal nature which while good,does at times work in her detriment. In the play lord Capulet demands his rights as a father to marry her to Paris,threatening her with disinheritance and public shame. Juliet decides to take matters into her own hands and was quick in her decision to die rather than enter a false marriage:”if all else fail,myself have the power
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to die.”(III,5,242).The fact that juliet would go to great lengths such as death shows that she would rather take her own life(when she threatened Friar Laurence that she would kill herself) than live without Romeo.juliet's loyalty remains to shine through when she has just learned that romoes has killed her beloved cousin but continues to stick by him through the worst. We see that Juliet is dealing with both the death of a loved one and the banishing of her husband, yet she decides that she must weigh the two acts and decide how to properly grieve Tybalt’s death and Romeo’s exile without diminishing one or the other. Juliet taking the time to rationalize and think logically about Romeo’s actions shows that she is not one to jump to conclusions but remains loyal to her loved ones. Moreover, when the nurse reacts to this news judgmentally,crying out that “there is no trust,no faith,no honesty in men.”(III,2,85-90). she then says “shame come to romeo!”juliet immediately reacts by saying “blistered be thy tongue for such a wish! He was not born to shame.upon his brow shame is ashamed to sit for tis a throne where honor may be crown'd,sole monarch the universal earth.”(III,2,90-95). Here Juliet is declaring her loyalty by scolding the nurse for blaming Romeo.She reassures her belief that despite all, Romeo remains an honourable husband. Loyalty played an important role in helping Juliet grow as a person and it is arguable that it may have been the cause of the end of this tragic play. Mainly seen as the antagonist of the play tybalt is an important character in comprehending the true extent of the feud between the two houses.Tybalt's need to continually start fights leads to the tragic end of this play. For instance, at the capulet party he swiftly notices Romeo through his disguise and is easily provoked by his presence.If not forbidden by his uncle he would have killed romeo on sight.Tybalt’s need to start meaningless fights shows that he is a truly hot-headed and even more so a reckless character.His venomous and unforgiving nature continues to develop as the play progresses up to a point in which he is unable to control his hatred towards the montagues.After seeing Romeo at the capulet party tybalt’s lust for revenge remains unsatisfied and so he sends Romeo a challenge letter for a duel.Tybalt’s aggression ultimately leads to his and Mercutio’s death as well as Romeo’s banishment from Verona. After being introduced in Act 1 Scene 1 when his sword is drawn to benvolio,He says “what,drawn,and talk of peace! I hate that word,as I hate hell,all montagues and thee:have at thee coward.’’(I,1,68-70). The fact that tybalt provokes benvolio when he has done nothing to show that he is a threat of any sort shows a great deal of recklessness.Tybalt’s anger has not only led to multiple deaths but has left many scarred and in many ways has helped lead the play in a negative direction. Like Juliet,Romeo has also matured into a responsible adult who demonstrates many characteristics one of which is impulsiveness, which is clearly seen in one point during the play when he has learned that Juliet is dead and was quick to think of suicide.After rushing of to see Juliet in the capulet monument Romeo notices that Juliet still has rosy cheeks and lips but didn't stop to think as to why that could be.
Even though, she was supposedly dead. Romeo not taking the time to rationalize shows that he does not think his way through situations but relies on instinct to help guide his way. Furthermore, Romeo’s impulsiveness can be seen when he allows himself to be convinced to crash the capulet's party with benvolio,Romeo is hesitant to go,even knowing that it would be unwise and will put his life at stake. but stops at nothing to get the one thing he longs for, love. The fact that he allows himself to be persuaded into situations despite his reason being against it, shows that he is allowing himself to be controlled by his emotions more importantly his friends’ emotions rather than by reason. Another situation in which Romeo continues to act impulsively is when he responds to tybalt killing Mercutio, Romeo's rational senses would have told him to flee the scene,but instead he decides to avenge himself on tybalt for Mercutio’s death. Romeo allowing himself to be ruled by his emotions rather that by his rational self shows a great deal of impulsiveness.Romeo's impulsiveness helped develop his character in more than one way and has shown that it is not the best way to handle difficult
situations. A tragic play in which a pair of star-crossed lovers face the worst by which their death doth end the feud of their families.shakespeare attempts to end the hatred between the families but comes to a conclusion that only the deaths of the lovers has the potential to make a permanent difference. Furthermore presents many attempts to show readers that conflict does in fact lead to neverending pain and destruction.
An example of Romeo's impulsive behavior was when he chased Tybalt after Tybalt killed Mercutio, which resulted in Tibet's death. Romeo was horrified with what he had done, and expressed that he felt very irresponsible by crying out. "O, I am a fortune fool!" Some may say that Romeo's reactions were only out of love, but does that really make him any less to blame?... ...
Do you know someone who has acted without thinking? In Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, Juliet is one of the main characters who falls in love and ends in a tragic death. Juliet is a tragic hero and her death could have been avoided if she wasn’t so impetuous.
Romeo- Love causes Romeo to act impulsively and put himself in dangerous situations. For example, in act two scene two, Romeo sneaks into the Capulet grounds due to his love for Juliet. He loves her so much that he was willing to risk being caught by Juliet’s kinsman. If he was caught, a fight could have broken out, which would put Romeo’s life in danger. Also, he would lose his life due to the prince’s penalty. However, due to his intrusion of the Capulet party in act one scene five, it is Tybalt’s rage that jeopardizes Romeo’s well-being. This shows the intensity of Romeo’s love for Juliet, and how he cares more about seeing her than his own safety. For example, in act five scene three, Romeo kills himself because he believes that Juliet
An example of Romeo’s rash decision is when he gets revenge and kills Tybalt. Romeo is in full anger and really is not thinking about what he is doing. He ends up defeating Tybalt, but his punishment is that he is banished from Verona and is forced to live in Mantua. Romeo now has to leave Juliet behind and live on his own. After Romeo kills Tybalt he says out loud, “O, I am fortune’s fool!” (3.1.130). Romeo realizes that he has made a huge mistake and that now he is going to have to pay the consequences. He flees the scene and later realizes that he is banished. It shows how Romeo’s unthoughtfulness has caused him trouble. Juliet also, makes a rash decision in begging the Friar to help her be with Romeo or she’ll kill herself. She doesn’t think about how she could think of a different plan instead of threatening to kill herself. Juliet tells the Friar that he must help her or else. Juliet tells the Friar, “ Tell me not, friar, that thou hearest of this, Unless thou tell me how I may prevent it/I long to die.” (4.1.51-67). This reveals that Juliet is “dying” if she doesn’t have Romeo with her. All Juliet needed to do was calm down and think of a plan by herself. Of course, the biggest rash decision was the decision to kill themselves. If Friar John would have went by himself and brought Romeo the message, they would have lived together in Mantua. Instead Balthasar
In William Shakespeare's “Romeo And Juliet” Romeo is the main character. He is Montague's son. Which means he is the son of his loves enemy, the Capulets. Romeo is very depressed, he is very negative, impulsive, anxious, emotional, and he is a rebel. Romeo is stupid if he would have taken it slow and not rushed things with Juliet they might still be alive. Due to Romeo and Juliet's mad love for eachother, and their families hatred towards each other they died.
Romeo fights and kills Tybalt just because Tybalt slays Mercutio, despite knowing the consequence of fighting -death- he still takes it upon himself as a way to seek repentance for Mercutio’s death. He is able to restrain himself before the death of Mercutio but after his death Romeo falls to his impulsiveness and fights Tybalt. After killing Tybalt and getting banishment instead of a death sentence, Romeo refuses to look on the bright side and goes to Friar Lawrence where he says “Ha, banishment! Be merciful, say ‘death’.” (Act 3, Scene 3 line 12), this shows that he deems life without Juliet life not worth living. He then continues weep then decides to take his own life, the Friar stopped him but had Romeo stopped being so quick to make decisions he would have realised banishment is much better than death and would be rejoicing instead of weeping. Romeo hears about Juliet's “death” from his servant Balthasar he instantly decides to kill himself, he doesn't mourn his loss or even cry, he simply buys poison, rides to Verona and kills himself. Had he spoken to anyone and taken any advice he would realize that suicide is not the answer but he had his mind made in a minute, he wanted to be dead with his wife. Romeo impulsiveness to make decisions is a very important characteristic for him to have and for the rest of the
“ A pair of two star crossed lovers take their life.” This quote is made in prologue 7 and spoiled what will happen to the reader, but the reason why or who is at fault is never spoken of. Juliet Capulet, daughter of Lady Capulet and Lord Capulet is a thirteen year old girl who is obedient and wants to do the best on behalf of the family. Throughout the play the reader is given many instances were Juliet’s parents feel obligated to love her. At first they threatened to throw her out onto the streets as in Act three Scene 5 Capulet says to Juliet “Thursday is near lay hand on heart and you be mine, Ill give you to my friend, and you to be not, hang, beg, starve, die in the streets.”. Even though she obeyed her parents they had high expectations of her to do what was beneficial
Instead of making sure Juliet is out of harm's way she pushes her onto the path. Lady Capulet shows no caring towards Juliet such as being uncertain of Juliet's precise age (Chang 1). Lady Capulet also insisted on Juliet marrying Paris because he is wealthy even though Juliet does not have any interest in him (Fabry 66). Throughout the play Lady Capulet was presented by only wanting money and not caring what she does to reach her goal. It is obvious that she married Lord Capulet for his wealth because clues are shown in the play about her being scornful of his age. Such as when her husband wants to fight Lord Montague and asks for his sword, but she suggests a crutch instead (Fabry 10). Lady Capulet is distant from Juliet and always sides with her husband. Even when Lord Capulet is threatening Juliet that he is going to hit her and throw her out of the house if she does not obey him, Lady Capulet still supports her husband's decision. Lady Capulet shows no emotion to her daughter, but when Juliet is dead, she is filled with sorrow (Fabry 10). The Prince isn't all innocent either. Yes, he does threaten the two families if there was any sort of fighting with each other the punishment will be death, but he never follows through with his orders, which continues the quarrel of the Capulets and Montagues. When Romeo kills Tybalt he is only exiled from the city, but when a crime such as murder has occurred the punishment is to be
Shakespeare’s play, The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, depicts an ancient feud ended by a pair of star-crossed lovers’ deaths. A lord and lady from warring families seek a forbidden love with guidance from a friar and nurse. Due to a tragic course of mischances and fateful errors, their attempt of eloping led the lovers to a tragic end. Because of rash decisions, the four characters are torn apart by miscalculating events and misunderstandings. Ultimately, the four characters encounter a heartbreaking ending, as a result of their hastiness.
He did not give much thought on how Juliet feels about the marriage and agrees to marry the two even though Juliet had not given him consent. For example, when Paris asks Capulet if Juliet would love him; Capulet responds, "Of my child 's love: I think she will be ruled. In all respects by me; nay, more, I doubt it not." (4.3.13-14). Capulet’s relationship with Juliet is superficial; he does not understand or know his daughter well. By creating the wedding, he causes Juliet to become desperate as she would be marrying someone she doesn’t love. To add to the matter, instead of trying to understand his daughter’s perspective, he becomes aggressive and gives her with an ultimatum. Capulet shouts, “Disobedient wretch! I tell thee what: get thee to church o 'Thursday, Or never after look me in the face.” (3.5.160-163). By forcing Juliet into marriage, she becomes desperate and causes her to begin considering death as a way out. "I 'll to the friar, to know his remedy; If all else fail, myself have power to die." (3.5.241-242). Capulet’s controlling and aggressive parenting forces Juliet to marry someone she does not love. Furthermore, this causes Juliet to starts considering suicide as a way out. Capulet’s actions to forcefully marry Juliet to Paris brings her death because it results in the Friar’s potion plan which would cause the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. If Capulet did not
Romeo’s numerous rash decisions demonstrates his great impulsiveness. Romeo at first grieves over his unreciprocated love for Rosaline, but after he sees Juliet; he forgets about Rosaline entirely. His hastiness leads him to make decisions that are not intelligent or to his benefit. Shortly after meeting Juliet, he asks her to “exchange [her] faithful vow” for his ( 2.2.132). Romeo’s recklessness is evident that he does not think before he makes important decisions; prompting him to propose to Juliet just hours after their first meeting. Yet the morning before, Romeo was suffering from depression because he could never have his Rosaline. After what seems like a lifetime of loving Rosaline and promising to never love anyone but her, Romeo sees Juliet and instantaneously all his thoughts of Rosaline vanish. Romeo becomes infatuated with Juliet, with whom he exchanges less then fifty words before “falling in love.” The next morning he begs Friar L...
By making Juliet marry Paris, who she did not love, Capulet also separated her from Romeo, who she did love and it was this separation that led onto her downfall. This contributed to her death because her life wasn't worth living if she couldn't have the only person she loved, and he was the person she lived for. Her expression on how she felt about Romeo before she even knew his name, "Go ask his name.
Being one of the most debated texts in history, Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’, has the power and ability to divide audiences. Throughout the play, it is seen that Shakespeare has left the audience to contemplate the underlying cause of the Romeo and Juliet tragedy. Shakespeare begins by showing the reckless actions and choices of the lovers, illustrating one of the main contributing factors to their deaths. Friar Lawrence plays a large role in the deaths of the lovers as he is the main instigator, greatly contributing to the deaths. Also, demonstrated through the play is that the lover’s destiny is written in the stars. Without
Romeo's lovesickness makes him impulsive. Romeo is in a state of depression and he is heartbroken because of Rosilands repudiation of his love; “A sick man in sadness make his will? A word ill-urged to one that is so ill! In sadness, cousin, I do love a woman” (1.1.210). This shows Romeo is really down because he was rejected by the one he loves. Next Romeo goes to the Capulet party he finds himself
Juliet’s arranged marriage with Paris, as well as the ancient feud between Capulets and Montagues, eventually contributed to the deaths of their children. In Act 1 Scene 2, Paris asks Capulet, ‘But now, my lord, what say you to my suit?’ which shows that Capulet and Paris are discussing Juliet’s possible marriage without consulting her, perhaps implying they think she is too nave to decide on her future. They are arranging her marriage for her, which implies that men are very controlling of women’s lives, especially those of their daughters. The scene establishes how Juliet is subject to parental influence, and how she is very constrained since her father can force her to marry whoever he wants. Juliet’s status as a woman leaves her with no power or choice in the decision of whom she should marry.