Deep in the mind of famous play writer William Shakespeare lies, the brilliant story of Romeo and Juliet, the story that not only captivates and thrills reader's minds but offers insight on how a flawed relationship can end in a tragedy. Unfortunately, due to sin all relationships, including that of Romeo and Juliet's have their ups and downs. Today the most commonly known flawed relationship is the relationship between a teenager and parent. Perhaps this is because of opposing ideas or lack of communication, but nevertheless the true weakness will always fall back to sin. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet offers exceptional examples of relational hardships which include rebellion, communication, and parental love, issues all modern teen and parent's relationship face. Without Shakespeare's excessive examples of hardship, the story of Romeo and Juliet wouldn't be anywhere close to half as successful as it is today. An example of this hardship is the adversity Romeo faced with his first love Rosaline. The fair Rosaline wanted nothing to do with Romeo sending him into a state of depression. Romeo's parents did all they could to comfort him pleading, "Could we but learn from whence his sorrow grow, we would as willingly give cure as know" (Romeo and Juliet 1.1.157-158). Romeo's parent did all they could to help bear their son's burden like the verse from Galatians says, "Bear one another's burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ" (The New King James Bible, Galatians
Relationships between teenagers and their parents are rarely boring. Since teenagers begin to think and act independently, conflict arises between them more frequently. This is not just a modern occurrence; in William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Juliet and her parents have very different points of view. In the play, she marries a man who is a member of a rival family without discussing it with her parents, which eventually leads to her demise because of the conflict that arises. She does not have much interaction with her parents throughout the play, but the miniscule amount shows the differing of opinions immensely. Juliet’s limited interactions with her parents in the play show that she has a rebellious relationship
The human condition is a topic that William Shakespeare used widely. Almost every work of his explores the depths of the human mind like no other. This term refers to the darkest parts of the human psyche; we are full of dark morals and flaws, no matter how enlightened one may seem. One of his most notable plays, Romeo and Juliet, includes star-crossed lovers, murder, grief, and hatred. Every character Shakespeare wrote in had a specific role in shaping and accelerating the story with their flaws and motivations.
Derived from the potent lessons that one should learn throughout their childhood and adolescence from parental figures is the concept of a moral compass; when one lacks this sense of guidance it can dramatically affect their ability to form a sound sense of judgment which could expose them to unfavourable consequences. In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the theme that when young people face a lack of parental guidance the effects can be detrimental to their futures is demonstrated comprehensively. The first reason for the tragic outcome of the play can be traced back to the selfishness of several supporting characters that bear significant roles in the coming of age of both Romeo
Throughout William Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet, two teenagers fall in love. In the end, they kill themselves over one another. Between these two teenagers, only physical attraction was present. The “star-crossed” lovers faced many trials, and ultimately lost. The lack of Amor doomed Romeo and Juliet’s relationship.
In Romeo and Juliet, adversity plays a large role in keeping the two star-crossed lovers apart, and after a short taboo romance, it is evident that their story ends in tragedy. The feud between their two families, both fate and destiny, encouragement from non-family members, and the deaths of the young couple, ultimately make this love story a tragedy.
Do children really disobey and lie as it simply is what majority of children do, to help the better of them or even to make the situation worse than it already is? In the play by Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, they went through similar circumstances in their lives, as they try and hide their love from their parents and live happy relaxing lives since couldn't resist not being with each other, lying and disobeying them more and more. They also went through so much simply to be with each other, as teens do indeed do that as they fall so far in love with someone they would give anything up simply to be with that one person for the rest of their life. Some may say that there are differences in the teachings in Romeo and Juliet that are different now, for example our society is much more different and more advanced, and the way we speak is much different than how they did back four hundred years ago, along with other teachings from Romeo and Juliet that don't apply to present day teachings. The teachings of the play Romeo and Juliet still merit today for numerous reasons, like how students still lie to their parents, and disobey them for their true love to be successful and live with them, Romeo and Juliet also act similarly to teens now as majority act too quickly to really think about what they’re really doing, and love can be so strong it impacts everything that occurs in their life.
In the tragedy 'Romeo and Juliet', Shakespeare presents the inner struggles of Romeo and Juliet, the two protagonists as one of the main themes. This is clearly shown at the end of Act 3 Scene 2 when Juliet receives the news that Romeo has been banished and Tybalt has been killed. Juliet is distraught at the conflict of her loyalties. Should she express love for her family or should she express love for Romeo? By using many different language features, such as oxymorons, paradox, antithesis and dramatic irony, Shakespeare effectively displays Juliet's conflicting emotions. Later in the play, Shakespeare uses the betrayal by adults to again show the inner struggles of Romeo and Juliet.
Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy play written by Shakespeare. It is set in Verona, Italy during the 13th century, two noble families are feuding and two young lovers, one from each family fall in love. Romeo and Juliet have to keep their love a secret due to the ongoing war between their families. This suggests that their relationship with their parents is not one of trust. Relationships between children and parents then and now are very different because today parents are much closer to their children emotionally however in the time the play was set in the parents and children were distant from each other, this may be because nowadays parents are the prime carers but then people would
Parenting is an ancient task that, till this present century, has not yet been perfected. It is a challenge that many mothers and fathers do well in while others unquestionably fail in. In Romeo and Juliet, both sets of parents are completely unaware of their children's thoughts, desires, and intentions. Not only is there a lack of communication between the parents and their children, but the parents also seem to have no interest in making an effort to know or understand their children. Therefore, as a result of their neglectful parenting , the classic love story ends in the suicidal deaths of both Romeo and Juliet, a tragedy that could have been avoided had their parents practiced better parenting skills such as interest, and communication or understanding.
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy that involves young lovers, their “untimely death,” and a feud between their two families. The Capulets and the Montagues war against each other. The feud continues to escalate and provides the background for the story of these “two star-crossed lovers.” This literary masterpiece is still relevant today since it involves parental ambition, family fighting, and young love.
In the tragic romance, Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare displays an example of how teenage love can embrace the feelings of the young but also cause destruction, not only in their lives but also the people’s lives around them. This story shows how others opinions and thoughts can affect the people close to them. But who is responsible for the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet? The death of these star crossed lovers was not only the teenagers fault but also their family and friends such as, their parents, Friar Lawrence, and the nurse.
In some instances Shakespeare’s Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is becoming more and more revelant in daily life. Expecially with depression and suicide because of love. For the boys and girls that do not feel the need to read or watch the story will never know Juliet and Romeo’s story and how it could affect their lives. Parents should look back through not only Shakespeare’s books and sonnets, but other classics. In many situations, when teens are expected to read Shakespeare's’ The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, teens think that Shakespeare is pointless, however his stories help parents and officials learn about teen depression, love, and thoughts. Finally, the tragic story of Juliet and Romeo will forever play a part in the lives of teens all thanks to Shakespeare’s wonderful tragedies and
In William Shakespeare’s, Romeo and Juliet, Romeo and Juliet fell in love, but had many complications. They could have done some things differently. One thing they could have done differently is faked their deaths together. Another thing, Romeo could have talked to Juliet’s father. The last example is that Juliet could have told Romeo to wait longer to marry her.
Shakespeare understood that with young love came rebellion, (which upon Juliet’s marriage to Paris being advanced ahead of time), made the lovers more determined to defy their scorning families and the chain of being. Had their families ceased their feud and with time, let their children get to personally know each other, their young love might’ve extended into true love. Shakespeare presents the complexities and faults with young love in the play with rebellion and time as catalysts in their downfall, suggesting a negative view of the human nature.
At times, love can only be obtained through pain and grief. In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the ending shows the extent of sacrificing and coping with agony to be joined in love. Although both lovers suffer during this tragedy, it is without a doubt that Juliet suffers more than Romeo. First, she cannot see Romeo as much as she pleases as she is often confined in her tower throughout the day. Juliet is also trapped into a marriage with Paris as her father claims he will disown her if she does not follow through. And perhaps the biggest piece of evidence showing Juliet’s further anguish is when Juliet wakes up from her deep slumber, she is the one who has to see her beloved truly dead. She gives herself a more painful death as well by stabbing herself.