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Fall In Love: Romeo And Juliet's Tragedy

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Kayla Wu
Mr. Fleming
April 1, 2016
English Term 2 Dare to Fall in Love: Romeo and Juliet’s Tragedy
In the prologue of Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare wrote, “From forth the fatal loins of these two foes/ A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life.” (Lines 5-6). According to astrological aphorisms, human destiny and fate is established by the stars and “star-crossed lovers” refer to a pair of lovers that are destined to “cross” paths and fall in love, but they will end tragically. Similarly, Shakespeare emphasizes that the relationship between Romeo and Juliet (the main characters) will be thwarted by bad luck and unfortunate incidents abound. Romeo, a Montague and Juliet, a Capulet are ill-fated lovers from two leading families who stand in perpetual animosity to each other. He explores the essence of fate, youthful love and family rivalry in his play set in medieval Verona. …show more content…

Mercutio’s death plays a key role in Romeo’s actions subsequent to it. As stated in Act 3, Scene 1, lines 94-97, “Romeo, away, be gone!/ The citizens are up, and Tybalt slain./ Stand not amazed. The Prince will doom thee death/ If thou art taken. Hence, be gone, away!” Romeo is blinded by the rage over Mercutio’s death, he kills Tybalt in return to avenge his best friend. He has reached a point of no return. Benvolio, Romeo’s cousin knows that Romeo is responsible for the fall of Tybalt and so he urges him to run. Mercutio’s love for Romeo resulted in his death and in return, Romeo kills Tybalt for killing his best friend.
In conclusion, “Romeo and Juliet” reflects upon the deadliness of love in various ways. Romantic love, friendship and family is all something to die for and this is delineated by some characters in the play. The rivalry families despise each other deeply due to an ancient grudge. However, the characters risk their lives for their loved ones. Stop hating and start

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