The Worst Role Models In The Tragedy Of Romeo And Juliet

While reading The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet I discovered that most of the characters are unpleasant and very bland. So, I intend to talk about who I believe were the worst role models in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. They were Romeo for his impulsiveness, Juliet for her childishness, and Tybalt for his arrogance.

Romeo Montague is considered an atrocious role model because of his repeatedly impulsive and immature attitude. He tends to rush into things and makes major life choices on a whim. “But this I pray/That thou consent to marry us to-day” (2.3.64-65). This proves that Romeo is impulsive and impatient. There was no rational reason for Romeo and Juliet to get married that soon. Had they waited until they received their parents

blessing or at least till there was a lull in the feud it may have saved both of their lives.
Juliet Capulet is considered a horrid role model in light of her childishness. She always seems to be complaining and acting like a child. “How art tho out of breath, when tho hast breath/To say to me that thou art out of breath?/The excuse that thou dost make in this day” (2.5.33-35). In this quote, Juliet is complaining about Nurse’s “excuses” to not tell her what Romeo had said to her in regards to their marriage. This proves that she is childish because she is complaining when she could have waited a few seconds for Nurse to catch her breath instead of complaining about it cause it to take longer for her to get the information she so desired.
Tybalt Capulet was marked as a bad role model because of his arrogance and short temper. He is always willing to fight over the smallest things which are at fault for his untimely death. He is also very arrogant. “Now, by the stock and honor of my kin,/To strike him dead I hold not a sin. (1.5.57-58). This shows that Tybalt reacts violently to the mere sight of a Montague and is ready to “strike him down” without any regret.
In conclusion, Tybalt, Juliet, and Romeo are the worst role models in Romeo and Juliet. Tybalt has anger-management problems, Juliet is childish, and Romeo is impulsive.