Personal Choices In Romeo And Juliet

Everyone has their own way of handling situations that are brought to them, some actually are wise and think it through while some others are quick to make rash decisions. William Shakespeare story of the tragic lovers, Romeo and Juliet, had their fate sealed when they shared a kiss, not knowing they had just kissed the enemy. The star-crossed lovers faced many obstacles that stood in the way of their anxious hearts longing to be together. The brewing feud between their family which ultimately led them to defy their parents but as well their tragic demise. The love that they have for one another made them make impulse decisions that they could not rebel against, They were quick to catch feelings but not quick enough to control their futures. They never did make wise decisions, maybe if they did they could have been together but not everyone can make wise and bold choices as Santiago does in The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Many turns unfolded during Santiago's travel across the desert to seek his hidden treasure but not once did he make an unwise decision to keep him away from his love, Fatima as well his treasure. Everyone handles problems differently because no one is the same, Individuals may break down and let the hardships consume them or others would overcome their hardships and figure it out.

Fate has always been of interest to society, and even today, people continue to question whether someone’s life is destined for a certain fate, or if it is shaped by their own free-will. Such thoughts come into play throughout various acts and scenes of Shakespeare 's Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare’s play often strongly suggests that Romeo and Juliet’s relationship is built upon fate and free-will. There are many critics who argue fate is what makes up this play in its entirety due to the various fate related ideas evoked throughout it. Although fate does indeed play some roles in the shaping of Romeo and Juliet’s relationship, overall, it is free-will that plays a much greater role throughout their tragedy and is ultimately at work in this play.

One of the most seasoned and most verbalized about inquiries ever is whether our lives are represented by destiny or by our own decision. William Shakespeare, in Romeo and Juliet, brings this question to the surface. In spite of the fact that destiny appears to control what transpires to Romeo and Juliet their decisions contribute more to their destiny than destiny itself. Albeit a few reasons that Romeo and Juliet pass on are out of their control destiny is not the most sizably voluminous reason that the sweethearts wind up biting the dust.

In the story Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, the “star-crossed” lovers took their life in an unfortunate series of events. Romeo, Juliet, and Friar Lawrence were all involved with the death of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo was impetuous and did not try to find the cause of Juliet’s “death”. Friar Lawrence was also unknowing of the future, but still gave an extremely important message, one that would define life and death, into the someone else’s hands. Certain actions, such as finding out about the Capulet party was fate. Although many events were caused by the lovers’ immaturity and impulsiveness, fate was the major cause for their deaths.

Literary geniuses claim that Romeo and Juliet were doomed from the start: even the prologue declares Romeo and Juliet as “star crossed lovers,” their fates written in the stars, in the hands of a greater power who paints the galaxies (Shakespeare 787). If you take the story’s introduction literally, you will find this statement as true. However, when you analyze this tale closer and examine the events that occurred, you will find that personal choice is what shapes destiny, and is what brought Romeo and Juliet to their tragic

Juliet is a character with many traits, but one that is not talked about often is her determination. She has many ways she shows this trait, but most people don’t talk about any of them. Besides that Juliet is a young 13 year old girl. She has long brown hair and usually wears many long dresses. She doesn’t have a big outlook on life besides her parents wanting her to get married.

There are many reasons people have of what caused Romeo and Juliet’s death, but which reason is the best? Romeo and Juliet have a forbidden love that is traced by the feud between their families. There is no way to escape the fact that their families despise each other. Romeo and Juliet have a love for each other that no one can explain. They loved each other since first sight, and they would rather die than not be together. There are many good opinions about why Romeo and Juliet died, but which explains the whole story and not part of it? Is it fate? Their decisions? The family’s fault? Is is the natural flaws each character has? Not one person is to blame for this tragedy, but everyone is. Everyone that was involved

Quick, sudden and rushed decisions are often made in the vital crossroads of our lives. Pressure can cause individuals to feel a sense of paranoia and stress. Rash by definition is displaying or proceeding from a lack of careful consideration of the possible consequences of an action. Often times individuals get caught on the moment and don't greatly think the ought their decisions. Ironically, the hastiest decisions are often made in the most critical moments of our lives. Humans are not very strong mentally when put to pressure. Which any focus on a specific isolated individual the task at hand multiplies in difficulty. Mistakes can differ from missing a free throw at a basketball game to marrying someone you hardly know while intoxicated. Many things can add to panicked decisions. In Shakespeare's classical tragedy Romeo and Juliet a surplus of hasty decisions are made throughout the play.

In William Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet, two young lovers from feuding families fall in a foolish love. Many problems arise and the “star-crossed lovers” take their own lives in place for their love for one another. The two people most responsible for this tragedy are Friar Lawrence and Capulet. Fate plays a large role in the death of Romeo and Juliet seeing as if situations played out differently the play would have a different outcome.

Some believe that fate controls your life and what happens in it, others think that your decisions affect the outcome of your life. In the Shakespearian play “Romeo and Juliet”, two star crossed lovers from feuding families fall in love. Due to the actions they both take to pursue their love, they both end up dead along with other people. The deaths of Romeo and Juliet were not caused by fate but their own poor decisions.

The story of Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy and this is because of the ending; however, it would have been the perfect love story if the characters weren't so rushed and immature. The first mistake we see Romeo make is fall in love with someone, he knows he can't be with; nonetheless, love takes the win in this situation. Moreover, Romeo and Juliet became an item after time passed but failed to tell anyone but the nurse and the friar about their love. This begs for the question, had more people known about the love they had for each other would this relationship ended with happiness rather than grief? It seemed logical to keep their love a secret but in their scenario, they had to tell multiple people that they trusted. If they had done that, they would have been able to stop the confusion that led to their suicides.

Over the course of centuries, one story has arised many opinions over its true meaning and intention. Romeo and Juliet, the tragedy of two star-crossed lovers, follows the relationship of a Montague and a Capulet, each coming from two wealthy families that have an ancient feud between them. Due to complications with their families’ desires, Romeo and Juliet end up dying for each other. Due to this tragic ending, many have discussed and argued over the intentions of the two lovers. Many have debated if their actions were due to consequences of free will. However, I believe that Romeo and Juliet’s actions were brought upon by the desires of fate.

Because of this, Pyramus and Thisbe can only further their love in the afterlife or by secretly meeting. Personal choices have a greater impact on the characters in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet and “Pyramus and Thisbe.” To begin with, in both the short story and the drama, the two main characters share a forbidden love yet make resistent personal choices in order to be together. Shakespeare does a magnificent job portraying such examples. For instance, Romeo states at the feast “My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand To smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss.”

Shakespeare does this by noting how Romeo and Juliet do not actually love each other. This is represented by Romeo and Juliets actions and rash decision making. Their decisions are very impulsive and rushed. As a result, it impacted them negatively in the future and as well as their relationship. Romeo and Juliet’s love for each other is not actually how love really is. They’ve mistakenly confused lust for love.

Destiny is no matter of chance. It’s a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved,” quoted by William Jennings Bryan. One of the most debated questions in history is whether our lives are ruled by fate or by own choice. William Shakespeare brings this question into play in his production Romeo and Juliet. Although fate does seam to be ruling over every situation, I believe that choice has more to do with this story then it’s really credited to. Even in the opening lines, this play drills into your head the inevitable outcome of the two lover’s deaths. When the chorus uses the phrase Star crossed lovers (I, 1,6) it clearly shows William Shakespeare’s thoughts on what killed Romeo and Juliet. This