Naael Naqvi Ms. Harding English I 11 February, 2018 Reckless Choices The tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is one that could have been easily prevented, had they both made the smarter, selfless choice not to be together. The two “star cross’d lovers” committed to their love and it ended in both of their deaths from foolish acts and irresponsible decisions. From Romeo’s resiliency of depression and heartbreak to Juliet’s mother wanting her to get to know Paris, the catastrophic suicides could have been averted; the two kids could have lived long wonderful lives if they had simply not been together. Paris was not a bad match for Juliet and she could’ve lived a luxurious life with her family and friends- had she obeyed her parents. While her marriage with Romeo is completely irrational because of the fact that both families would never agree to it and it would lead to acts of violence and mishap. “But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart; My will to her consent is but a part…” (I.ii.16-17). This portrays how Lord Capulet gives full consent to the marriage between Juliet and Paris. However, the forbidden love among Romeo and Juliet would never be accepted due to the fact their families on an everlasting feud. Marrying someone other than Romeo would prevent Juliet from the …show more content…
Falling in and out of love that rapidly is nearly inconceivable, this shows how Romeo doesn't possess the qualities needed to maintain a healthy relationship. “It is the East, and Juliet is the sun. Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon…” (II.ii.3-4). Romeo endlessly talks about how beautiful Juliet is and how much he is in love with her, when only hours ago he felt the same way for Roseline. From this you can conjecture that Romeo isn't very committed to a relationship at the given moment and he believes that true love only comes from the outside and not the
Romeo seems to be miserable as he is in love with Rosaline yet Rosaline is not in love with him. Once Romeo learns that the Capulet’s are holding a party at which Rosaline is attending he risks his life just to be with the one he loves. Romeo is passionate for love.
The play, Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare, is about a tragedy of two star crossed lovers who want nothing more than to be together forever. “…Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, And I’ll no longer be a Capulet.” (2.2.35-36) Romeo, a Montague, who is young and passionate, meets Juliet at a Capulet party. When they meet, it’s love at first sight. Juliet, a Capulet, is a beautiful young lady tired of being controlled by her father, Lord Capulet. The two families are in a never ending feud that comes between Romeo and Juliet’s love. In the course of four and a half days, Romeo and Juliet plan their marriage with the help of Priest Friar Laurence and Juliet’s Nurse. After the couple is married,
Imagine if you were walking down the aisle on your wedding day which is meant to be the best day ever, but the person at the end is a stranger. How would you like if the day you have been waiting all your life is just practically handed to you and isn’t even what you wanted or who you wanted to be with. Well, this is actually how some people’s lives happen for them. Such as they have no say in who they marry because their parents are in control of it all. In Romeo and Juliet this is the same situation that Juliet and Paris went through in the story. Like how Juliet's parents wanted her to marry Paris at the age of fourteen. Juliet's family was for arranging marriage since they were arranged when they got married, but on the other hand Juliet was very against the whole idea of marrying at fourteen, especially since she was very in love with Romeo even though their two families hated each other. This caused a lot of problems with Juliet’s family and that she would have to
ROMEO'S FEELINGS CONTRADICT WHAT THE CHORUS TELLS US IN THE PROLOGUE. WE ARE TAUGHT THE "STAR CROSSED LOVERS" TAKE THEIR LIVES BY ROMEO MAKING DECISIONS WITHOUT THINKING ABOUT ANYTHING.
Romeo and Juliet’s fate as star-crossed lovers is unavoidable, no matter what decisions the characters make. The entire basis of their relationship begins when a servant, who coincidentally happens to be illiterate, asks Romeo for help in reading the list of attendees to the Capulet ball. Romeo sees Rosaline, his love at the time, on the list and is convinced to attend a party he should not be at. Fate intrudes and causes Romeo to completely forget about his previous love, Rosaline, and becomes instantly infatuated with Juliet. The two happen to fall in love with the one person they are not allowed to pursue a relationship with, and are destined to have an arduous correspondence.
Even though the match is clearly unsuitable, Juliet being a young teen and Paris in his thirties, the match is based on duty, reason, and responsibility. Juliet is not called to love this man, but rather, respect his position in society, be a noble and honorable wife, and even act as a business contract between Paris and the Capulets.
The TV flickers late at night as you watch a group of teenagers being chased by a menacing shadow figure whose face you haven’t even been shown. You watch as the teens run away from the figure ducking behind trees in the dark and foggy forest. When they come upon a small spooky looking house you know exactly what will happen next. The teens will run into the house looking for safety and be captured by the shadow or by someone else lurking in the house. You think to yourself Why are they so stupid? Don’t they know that they are going to be caught if they run into that house? If I were ever in a situation like that I would make much better decisions? Even though you think you would hand a distressing and frightening situation with a level
Juliet goes further in depth by comparing their love to a flower that might bloom beautifully the next time they meet one another rather than at that exact moment. Juliet is aware of their rashness; however, she still proceeds to give into Romeo. She decides to leave him satisfied by agreeing to potential marriage the next day. It is also hypocritical of Juliet because she does not please to marry Paris so suddenly because they are strangers, but Juliet considers marriage with Romeo who is also a stranger. She was clearly knowledgeable enough to know that such audacious actions are not acceptable, and she had the choice to discourage their vows to one another.
Shakespeare wants the readers to have an understanding of the types of decisions two lovers make when they believe the world is against them. William Shakespeare wrote Act 2, Scene 2 of the play, The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. In Act 2, Scene 2 of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Romeo and Juliet expressed their love for each other on Juliet’s balcony. When Romeo and Juliet expressed their love for each other and agreed to marry each other, it became clear that lovers make impulsive and foolish decisions when they believe that all odds are against them. On the balcony, Juliet spoke to herself and said, “Deny thy father and refuse thy name, Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, And I’ll no longer be a Capulet,” (Romeo and Juliet
In Romeo and Juliet, Romeo took lots of walks and keep avoiding people. The reason why is because he isn't sure if he's in love. Also the person he's in love with, their family's hate each other so it's tough for him. His friends and family have noticed him and were worried about him. But Romeo is just confused about his love and is trying to figure it out.
In William Shakespeare’s Tragedy Romeo and Juliet, two star crossed lovers embark on a romantic love story but are eventually thwarted by fate. On this journey of love they make many attempts to overcome the circumstances that surround them, some of which work and others do not. But when a forced marriage comes around the corner hastened by damaged relationships with a Prince, they have but only one choice. They must make a risky plan that becomes fatal not only to Romeo and Juliet, but most of the youngest generation as well. Paris is the character most responsible for Romeo and Juliet's death because he pushed the forced marriage, which stopped Romeo from appealing to Mr Capulet over time, which then lead to the need for the fatal plan which is the direct cause of Romeo and Juliet’s deaths.
After barley knowing each other the star crossed lovers defying there duty decided to be wed. Outrages as some may think didn’t matter to them, and there love may or may not have been but an infatuation which Romeo was know for "falling in love" easily. Romeo said his love for Rosaline was worthless compared
Juliet doesn’t want to marry Paris, the man her parents want her to marry. She wants to marry Romeo instead, who is the son of Capulet’s enemy. Paris and Romeo are complete opposites. Paris is the man Juliet’s parents want her to marry, because he is a mature man and they know him well.
Every day you have to make decisions, they could be good or they could be bad. They could be hard; they could be easy. They could be life-changing; they could be life threatening. Many people think they make the right decision even though it might be the wrong decision. Romeo and Juliet is a well-known piece of literature written by William Shakespeare. It is about two families, Capulets and Montagues, that have had a feud years. Romeo Montague, the son of Montague, has spotted a beautiful woman named Juliet Capulet, the daughter of Capulet, who has no idea who or what he is. They met at a party and both fell in love. They kept sneaking around since their parents hate each other and then a few days later a Romeo asks Juliet to marry him. Then a day or two later they got married. Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise directed West Side Story, is based on Romeo And Juliet. It is about 2 rival gangs, sharks and the Jets, and how one person from each gang falls in love. Romeo and Juliet, Maria and Tony did not take time to make the right decision about their love and affection for each other. This is the reason you should take your time when you make life-changing decisions. It is difficult to make the right decision if you don’t think it through.
The play, Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare, is widely known for its tale about two star-crossed lovers whom fate destined to be together. Though many agree with this interpretation, it is more likely that fate is a concept Shakespeare wrote to mock rather than to be take seriously. Considering the very young age of the two protagonists one is left wondering if it is love that brought them together or if it was the need to rebel against their parents’ command. They are not inconvenient soul mates, instead, they act as a tool to help the other defy their family. In addition, when they call their love their fate, Romeo and Juliet are simply creating excuses for their rash actions. This way they are able to relieve themselves of all responsibilities for their choices. Although fate is often considered a large motif within Romeo and Juliet a compelling argument can be made in favor of the play actually being a satirical take on the concept because of their deaths are marked by their own ignorant decisions opposed to fate.