Romeo's and Juliet's deaths are the most important point in the play. This is because they were needless and cause by a series of misfortunes. They were the result of many people's efforts and mistakes, and caused the deaths of many people. These deaths lie firmly on the shoulders of Romeo and Juliet because their love led to many conflicts and death. In addition, it eventually led to their own deaths. Often, the deaths were simple misunderstandings or miscommunications. All of which could have easily been avoided. I firmly believe that ultimately the blame lies on Romeo and Juliet themselves because their decisions and actions led to their own demise. The deaths of Romeo and Juliet were caused by their impulsiveness and poor decisions. An example of this is how fast after meeting each other that they married; “It is too rash, too unadvised, too sudden” (Shakespeare 407). They fell in love at first sight, having spoken just a few words before agreeing to get married. Their marriage in secret led to their families fighting, as well as Mercutio’s and Tybalt's deaths. It led to this because while Romeo wanted peace, Tybalt wanted to kill …show more content…
While they didn't make the plan, Juliet agreed to it as is shown when it states “shall I be married then tomorrow morning? No, no! This shall forbid it” (Shakespeare 456). She should have thought to question the plan and make sure that Romeo knew of the plan, as that was a key part. However, because she didn't, Romeo came and believed her to be dead. After he killed himself, she saw that he was in fact dead and decided to kill herself. In addition, while believing she was dead, Romeo killed Paris to get to her tomb. Therefore this plan, but more importantly Juliet's agreement, caused the deaths of at least 3 people. Overall, if Juliet had actually been logical and questioned the plan, or even hesitated to carry it out, several people, including themselves, would have
From the very prologue of Romeo and Juliet, we are informed by Shakespeare that these two “star-cross’d lovers” are going to “take their life”. For the rest of the play, we are left to observe how they kill themselves and who or what leads them into doing so. However, placing the blame on one person or event would be impossible, as nobody was directly responsible for their demise. Instead, everything that could possibly have gone wrong did go wrong. Although both Romeo and Juliet end up thinking it was their own decision to kill themselves, there were many other factors that unwittingly forced them into the situation they eventually found themselves.
“I’m forcing open your rotten jaws, and in revenge I’ll cram you with more food!”(5.3.71-72) As Romeo is saying this, he is talking about how death had taken his love, and now he too will feed death by killing himself. This shows not only that it was his own intention to kill himself, but that it was Juliet's doing as well. If her and Friar had not of gone through with this not so thought out plan, Romeo would not have gone to the extent of killing himself, which moments later resulted in Juliet's death. On the other hand though, Juliet would not have had to find a plan at all if he would not have killed her cousin, Tybalt. They both made poor decisions on their part. When it comes down to it, sadly it was their own intent to die, even though everyone knows they would have loved to stay alive with each other. Both did not see the point of living though, if the other one was not there to live with them. Overall, there were many people involved for the death of the two lovers, but they were the ones that committed the
Romeo and Juliet is one of the most tragic and depressing stories ever told. If you take the story from a different perspective and really think through some of the choices that were made leading up to their death you would see that Romeo and Juliet made some foolish decisions that caused their deaths. Foolishness is at fault for the death of Romeo and Juliet because he went to the Capulet party and kissed Juliet, after the party he went to Juliet’s balcony and talked to her until the morning, and he also took Juliet’s virginity.
The play Romeo and Juliet is a tragic love story written by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare has written multiple other tragic plays such as Hamlet, Othello, and King Lear. Many people still have one question, and that is who is the most to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? The play is filled with many characters and every character plays a different role. But, in my opinion, Friar Lawrence is the most to blame for Romeo and Juliet deaths. The reason behind this is because he was the one to suggest their marriage to create peace between the two families. Friar Lawrence was also the one to provide Juliet with the poison and the message didn't get through to Romeo correctly making him kill himself. The play Romeo and Juliet is about two lovers that fell in love and if one does something the other will do.
Did you ever wonder what was the main reason for the deaths in Romeo & Juliet. This play is about Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare. The story started off with two families fuding. Romeo, one of the main characters, in love with another woman. He was later rejected by her, and then turned into a state of depression. His friend, Mercutio, decided that he should go to a party to get over the rejection. When Romeo arrived he looked for Rosaline, instead he found Juliet. Him and Juliet fell in love the same night, later they decided to get married. The next day they married, and Romeo went home to get ready to celebrate. On his way home Mercutio and Tybalt got into a fight causing Mercutio to die. Romeo killed Tybalt, then got banished. Juliet
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 ¨The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet¨,there seems to be the question of who seems most responsible for the deaths in Romeo and Juliet? I’ve come to the idea that it is the prince, Escalus who caused or atleast could’ve stopped these deaths from ever starting to unfold. He was so anonymous of every problem happening and never took charge of the situation until it concluded. He had to ask of benvolio”who began this bloody fray” when Mercutio and Tybalt were dead. He never had men prepared of any casualties that could happen or any men on patrol so no fight broke out in the first place.
Romeo and Juliet is known as one of the most popular love stories ever written. However, the play is not about love, but about death. William Shakespeare wrote this play to warn readers about the danger of hatred and impulsive actions. Romeo’s love for Juliet and his impulsive nature contributed to the deaths of Tybalt, Mercutio, Juliet, Paris, Lady Montague , and Romeo himself.
In this play Romeo and Juliet are mostly responsible for their own death, Juliet is mostly responsible for Romeos death because when she pretended to be dead so that her family wouldn’t force her to marry Paris she did not till Romeo that she is not really dead and that she is just pretending to be dead because of her family. When Romeo heard the news about Juliet’s death he decided to take his life and Romeo killed himself only because Juliet forgot to tell him about her fake death act. “ well, Juliet, I will lie with thee tonight”(5,1,36) Romeo thought that Juliet is really dead so he bought a bottle of poison and drank it so he could be with Juliet.
Romeo and Juliet killed each other. They were young and had many years ahead. There's plenty of people to fall in love with. They were over dramatic. They only knew each other for a few days and got married. They knew their parents hated each other, but didn't care. That led to their death. They had to hide their love. Romeo killed her cousin and he was sent away. Juliet's father wanted her to marry Paris. Juliet only wanted to be with Romeo. Juliet would go to the extreme to be with him. Even if it took her life. She drank poison to fake her death. She was put in a cellar, and when Romeo went to see her she was dead. Or he thought. He killed himself to be with her. She woke up and saw Romeo dead. So she killed herself. They were being careless and didn't know what true love was. They could have worked things out with
In William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Romeo is to blame for the deaths of many including himself and his beloved Juliet. This tragedy is about two star-crossed lovers who just happen to be in the midst of a family feud. Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, fall in love very suddenly. Because they are so entranced in the love that they share, they are both led to their untimely demises. Romeo marries Juliet soon after they are acquainted, and this is one primary reason he is at fault.
A wedding is a joyful moment when families come together and celebrate the love between two people. Rarely, does a couple marry in secrecy and go as far as faking death to hide their love from their kinsmen. On even more rare accounts does the couple end their own lives, days after getting married. Unfortunately this was the case for the couple in William Shakespeare's play, The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Throughout the play it is made clear that Romeo and Juliet are inseparable and madly in love. Unfortunately, the love between Romeo and Juliet is so strong and leads to both of their deaths. Even though many characters impact their deaths it is visible that two characters are most to blame. Sadly, Romeo and
Romeo and Juliet’s deaths are still without blame, that is until now. With the two lovers leaving a mess in their wake before their final departure from the Earth, we still don’t know who to blame. Is it the friar the parents or the prince? The answer is Romeo and Juliet.
In Romeo and Juliet, the ones responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet are none other than the two lovers themselves. Throughout the play, Romeo caused many of the tragedies, including his own, because of his ability not to think straight about what was happening. After Romeo
After reading Romeo and Juliet, I've decided that although Romeo and Juliet are responsible for the physical act of causing their own deaths by committing suicide, their young ages and lack of family support played a part in the tragic events that took place, The couple meet and feel deeply in love at a young age. They could not openly share their love or emotions due to family differences. Without guidance and family support they were alone and confused in thinking. They acted upon their love to quickly eventually making the decision to end their own lives. Even though they had only known each other for a short amount of time, they thought they loved each other so deeply they had no other choice. If they had thought about their decisions more thoroughly, had more wisdom and family support they would still be alive.