Who Is To Blame For The Tragedy Of Romeo And Juliet

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In the famous tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, two star-crossed lovers face many challenges that ultimately result in their demise. Many key events took place during the course of this week that were influenced by multiple characters. Arguably, some characters contributed more to their deaths than others. With all the deaths, who should take blame for the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?
As the play begins, the Chorus starts off by reciting a Shakespearean sonnet. In this particular poem, Shakespeare describes the outline of the play.
“From forth the fatal loins of these two foes
A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life,
Whose misadventured piteous overthrows
Doth with their death bury their parents' strife” (1.1.5-8)
Shakespeare starts by stating

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