Romeo And Juliet Tragedy Quotes

The Cause of Tragedy
“Wilt thou provoke me? Then, have at thee boy!” says Romeo, the murderer of Paris. In the play The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, a young man named Romeo falls in love with Juliet, a maiden from the opposing family. Romeo latches on to the thought of being with Juliet, and crosses great boundaries. Romeo’s gestures can be interpreted as romantic, loyal, and passionate. However, I believe he is mentally unstable and extreme in his decisions. Romeo does not consider the future of others, as well as himself.
Act one and Two of Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, begins with Romeo’s life at possibly an all-time-low. Romeo meets with his family and talks about his depression saying, “From Love’s

weak childish bow she lives uncharmed? She will not stay the siege of loving terms” (Lines 206-207 of Act One, Scene One). Romeo tells his friend, Benvolio, about Rosaline’s rejection to marriage. Benvolio tries to relieve Romeo from his sadness by stating he should forget Rosaline. After Romeo intrudes upon Lord Capulet’s feast and meets Juliet, he discovers she is a Capulet and states, “Is she a Capulet? O dear account! My life is my foe’s debt” (Lines 115-119 Act One, Scene Four). Romeo is lifted out of his depression by Juliet’s appearance, but soon realizes her family’s name is his enemy. He states it is his “foe’s debt” because he realizes the negative aspects of his new-found relationship. Despite knowing these circumstances, Romeo finds Juliet on her balcony and states, “With love’s light wings did I o'erperch these walls; For stony limits cannot hold love out.” (Lines 66-67 of Act Two, Scene Two). Romeo swears his loyalty to Juliet, regardless of being a Montague. He persuades her that his love is so strong he can cross any boundaries in his path. Romeo’s willingness to love Juliet has made him neglect his family and the consequences of loving an enemy.
In the duration of Act Three, Tybalt is determined to find and fight Romeo for infiltrating Lord Capulet’s feast.

Romeo senses tensions are high with Tybalt, so he states, “I do protest I never injured thee but love thee better than thou canst devise.” (Lines 65-66 Act Three, Scene One). Romeo is trying to diffuse the situation because he realizes that Tybalt is his love's cousin. Mercutio is surprised by Romeo’s behavior, so he decides to fight Tybalt himself. Mercutio’s decision to fight Tybalt leads to his own death. Romeo is angered by the death of Mercutio and states, “Now, Tybalt, take the “villain" back again/ That late thou gavest me; for Mercutio’s soul.” (Lines 123-124 of Act Three, Scene One). Romeo is indicating that Tybalt is the villain now, because he slayed Mercutio. Romeo forgets about his attempt to befriend the Capulets and slays Tybalt. Romeo, murderer of Tybalt, solely focuses on Juliet and states “Ha, banishment? Be merciful, say “death"/For exile hath more terror in his look.” (Lines 12-13 of Act Three, Scene Three). Romeo does not care about Tybalt’s life, but only cares for the way it affects his relationship with Juliet. Romeo’s mother dies out of grief because of his banishment. Romeo’s recklessness in loving Juliet has led to the death of three

people.
Throughout Acts Four and Five, Romeo faces the consequences of his actions.

Juliet strategizes her disastrous plan and worries, “How if, when I am laid into the tomb, I wake before the time that Romeo come to redeem me?” (Lines 30-32 of Act Four, Scene Three). Juliet is desperate to see Romeo, ergo she plans to fake her death. Her thoughts of Romeo finding her lifeless foreshadows their future. Romeo is deprived of the news of Juliet’s real state of health, therefore he says, “Well, Juliet, I will lie with thee tonight. O mischief, thou art swift to enter the thoughts of desperate men!” (Lines 34-36 of Act Five, Scene One). Once again, Romeo’s perception is only focused on Juliet. His mental instability leads him to think Paris is in the way obtaining true happiness, thus he slays him. Romeo acquires poison, stands beside Juliet, and states, “Here’s to my love! (Drinks.) O true apothecary! Thy drugs are quick. Thus with a kiss I die.” (Lines 119-120 of Act Five, Scene Three). Romeo observes Juliet’s body and determines that he should die beside her. Juliet wakes to his lifeless body, and determines she should commit suicide, as well. Romeo’s foolish decisions lead to the death of himself and

Juliet.
Romeo’s love for Juliet completely changed his personality into an arrogant murderer. His reasoning changed from have basic reasoning to a deranged seeker of forbidden love. I believe his reckless actions led to the death of Mercutio, Tybalt, his mother, Paris, Juliet, and himself. For if Juliet had never met Romeo, she could be living a life full of joy. Ultimately, I believe that the story of Romeo and Juliet should not be advertised as romantic, but more of the tale of a madman who fell desperately in love.

Works Cited
Shakespeare, William. The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. London: Burbages’ Acting Company, 1594