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Character Analysis Of Romeo And Juliet

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The play, “Romeo and Juliet”, describes two feuding families, by the names of Montague and Capulet. This play is also about two people that are so in love that they will do anything to be together. Both of these families have children of about the same age: Romeo and Juliet. Romeo is from the house of Montague, while Juliet is from the house of Capulet. The play explores the many character traits of Romeo and Juliet, some good and some bad. Ultimately, Romeo and Juliet's’ impatience and determination will eventually lead to their unfortunate and untimely death. The negative actions and character traits of Romeo and Juliet eventually cause many characters to die, including themselves.
Romeo Montague who is 16 year old is determined, …show more content…

So I die with a kiss.”(page 269) This shows that he really wants to be in Juliet's life in this world or the next.
The 13 year old Juliet Capulet is delightful and kind, however, she is also extremely childish and impatient when it comes to most things. She is desperate to talk to Romeo after meeting him at her family's party. This was a risky mistake since the Capulets and the Montagues are sworn enemies. They meet during a dance, and like Romeo, she falls head over heels for him and can’t wait to see him again. After the party, Romeo tiptoes to Juliet's room and spends the night talking to her. Promising to speak to her again, he leaves. Soon after their night together, Juliet sends out her nurse, who is her closest confidant, to converse with Romeo. When she returns, Juliet is quick to say, “I wish you had my bones, and I had your news. Come on now, I beg you, speak, good nurse, speak.” (page 127) This is just one of the many things she says to the nurse that shows her impatience and acting childish throughout the play. Juliet can be impulsive as well as poetic just like Romeo. They have many traits in common: like being a romantic, brave, and many others that is shown throughout the play. She is kind when she tries to be respectful to her parents. And when she finds out about her engagement to Paris She tells her parents, “I am not proud of what you have found for me. But I am thankful that you have found it. I can never be proud of what I hate. But I can be

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