What Are The Problems In Romeo And Juliet

In the play, Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, a prolonged and bitter quarrel between the Montague and Capulet families disturb the city of Verona and causes tragedies for Romeo and dear Juliet. Revenge, love, and a secret marriage force the young lovers to grow up quickly, and fate causes them to commit suicide in despair. The Nurse is an important character in the classic drama Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. She is the personal servant and guardian (and former wet nurse) of Juliet Capulet and has been since Juliet was born. Later on in the play when Juliet figures out that her parents expect her to marry Paris, the Nurse tries to get the Juliet to go on ahead with the marriage. Even though Juliet was already married to Romeo, the Nurse felt as if Juliet would never see her true love Romeo again. Following this, Juliet felt betrayed and decides never to share any more of her secrets with the Nurse.

Juliet's parents are forcing Juliet to marry Paris, one of the Princes’ nobleman. All of the drama about Paris and Juliet could have been prevented if Juliet would have told her parents about Romeo. Though her parents would be extremely upset, Paris may not have died if she told them. In this quote, “tell me not Friar, that thou hear’st of this, Unless thou tell me how I may prevent it…., God join’d my heart and Romeo’s thou our hands….”(DBQ:Who’s to Blame, Document C), Juliet explains to Friar Lawrence why she wants to avoid getting married to Paris, and wants to run away with Romeo because he is

“ Romeo should have just minded his own gosh darn business instead of making more messes. Romeo was the last thing on juliet’s mind before she drank the potion friar gave her. Act 4 scene 3 juliet says, “ romeo, i come! This do i drink to thee.” Instead of romeo going and talking to friar lawrence about juliet’s “death” and what happened and then letting friar explain his and juliet’s plan to him he went to the apothecary which is basically a drug dealer to get poison to kill himself. Act 5 scene 1 romeo says, “come, cordial and not poison, go with me to juliet’s grave; for there i must use thee.” Romeo shouldn’t have killed paris he should have just talked to him because either way he was going to die but instead he fought and killed him. Act 5 scene 3 paris said, “o, i am slain’ (falls) if thou be merciful, open the tomb, lay me with juliet.” Rome does the last and most stupidest choice ever he kills himself. Act 5 scene 3 romeo says, “ here’s to my love! (drinks) o true apothecary! Thy drugs are quick.Thus with a kiss i die.”

Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career about two star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. Both Romeo and Juliet are young and sprightly teenagers, Romeo being 15-16 and Juliet with the age of 13. They are teens that make impulsive decisions without thinking about the consequences. David Dobbs the author of the article “Beautiful Brains” explains why teenagers act the way they do throughout scientific research and studies. This article helps to understand Romeos and Juliets actions which led to their deaths.

In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, many characters meet their tragic end as a result of a plethora of factors, from old rivalries to new love. It is a tragic story of two lovers, destined to complete each other, but also to end a bitter feud through their deaths (Prologue.3-6). However, if the blame had to be ascribed to one person in particular, that person would be Romeo Montague. Throughout the play, Shakespeare showcases Romeo’s irrationality and poor decision making, leading to the gruesome deaths of his loved ones. Romeo is most to blame for the tragic slew of deaths because he is oblivious, quick to act, and too urgent in his relationship.

In Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, two young lovers take their lives after their family feud reignites . A variety of decisions along with circumstance no one person could account for set the story of Romeo and Juliet up to be a tragedy. Many of the decisions in the play are made quickly and while emotions are running high, so frequently they result in bad outcomes. So, the rash and impulsive decisions made by men in Romeo and Juliet create the problems within the play.

Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet ends in tragedy, because of some of Romeo and Juliet’s faults. Romeo and Juliet obviously rush into things. They do not listen to the advice of Friar Lawrence and end up paying the ultimate price. They also ignore the obvious factors that prohibit Romeo and Juliet from ever being happy together. Romeo and Juliet are also very immature and are groomed for social disaster. Romeo and Juliet are also not in love, but in lust. The combination of impatience, immaturity, and ignoring other’s advice leads to the tragedy of these two “star-crossed lovers.”

In the end both the Friar and the Nurse are face with the loss of Romeo and Juliet. The two characters

(H, A, T) The romantic thriller Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare takes the reader on a dark journey of the struggles of love. (M, A) Romeo is lovesick since his love does not love him back, until he sees Juliet. Their families hate each other but that doesn’t stop them from trying, but the characters have traits which are their fatal flaws. (T) Each character has a trait that causes their ultimate demise, or a failure that disappoints others.

Greece, was an ancient city built thousands of years ago that flourished with new ideas. A part of these new ideas, was the art of Greek mythology. Mythology was a large part in people’s lives, THe gods were also a important part of the civilians lives as well. People know about these myths, or ideas because of the many artifacts found archaeologically, or explained and detailed in the myths. Greek religion/mythology had an important impact on people’s lives, and was interesting to learn about.

     In Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet the characters Nurse and Friar Laurence are to blame for Romeo and Juliet’s Problems.

On the other hand, it must be recognised that other characters apart from the Nurse, played a significant role in the misfortune. The flaws in Romeo and Juliet?s character- their hastiness, contributed greatly to their demise. Juliet?s extreme willingness to marry the day after she meets Romeo was much too unadvised and sudden, evidence of her hastiness. Romeo?s tendency to ?stand on sudden haste? is evident from the fact that he kills Tybalt in a sudden fit of rage and rushes to Juliet?s tomb, prepared for death, without first confirming her death. Friar Lawrence, too, was a character whose actions proved to be fatal. He did not heed his own advice of ?wisely and slow, they stumble that run fast?, but proceeded to marry and be supportive of the couple, knowing full well that ?violent delights have violent ends?.

Throughout Romeo and Juliet the theme of conflict is conveyed in many forms, mostly through physical violence; reflected in the era of the Renaissance where there was political turmoil and many European nations were at war. Shakespeare presents the theme in other forms as well; family versus family, sacred versus profane, parent versus child and language versus inner conflict. Conflict is a key in the structure of the play; it is highlighted in the beginning, middle and end. As an audience we are constantly being reminded of conflict which is reflected within the era the play was written in. The Renaissance was the 'rebirth ' of classical learning and was also the time when Science challenged many traditional Christian beliefs which resulted in Catholics fighting Protestants; the Gunpowder plot and the Spanish Armada. Shakespeare chose to dramatise conflict as it was the context in which he was writing plays. It is therefore arguable that this period was characterised by irreconcilable opposites in politics, religion and art. Nothing in the world can exist without its opposite- just as love cannot exist without hate, violence cannot exist without peace.

Romeo is faced with similar oppositions as Juliet. His family, being sworn enemies to the Capulets, are kept in the dark about his romance with Juliet. Also, when the Capulets begin to perceive of the close relationship between Romeo and Juliet, it makes him a greater target to Capulet men such as Tybalt. There is no doubt as to Romeo’s faithfulness towards Juliet and his desire to do all that is needed in order to have her love, but because of his lack of experience in life, Romeo is not at all faultless. Perhaps the most notable act that sabotaged his relationship with Juliet was his slaying of Tybalt. However honorable and necessary it may have seemed to him at the time, Romeo’s rashness once again rears its ugly head after Mercutio foolishly brings about his own demise. Of course, Romeo immediately regrets his impetuous actions after the grave mistake had already been done as he does many times throughout the story.

Fate works in mysterious ways, everyone makes choices out of their own free will which affects their