Theme Of Responsibility In Romeo And Juliet

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Is there an age where responsibility to much to handle? Person A- This person was going to a party. They decided to carpool some friends with them. When they arrived at the party they were greeted by their friends and walked inside. They were presented with various drugs and alcohol. They accept it with no knowledge of the consequences and got drunk beyond belief. Then when it is late and time to do home, they got in their car with their friends and started to drive away. This person and their friends didn’t get home that night. Person B- This person was going to a party.They decided to carpool some friends with them. When they arrived at the party they were greeted by their friends and walked inside. They were presented with various drugs and alcohol. They politely declined and continued to enjoy the party in a responsible way. Then when it is late and time to go home, they got their drunk friends in their car and started to drive away. All of Person B’s friends were safely returned home and they did as well.

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