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Who Was Responsible For The Tragedy Of Romeo And Juliet

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Throughout Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet, several people greatly influenced the relationship between Romeo and Juliet. They caused unhappiness to the young lovers with their actions. The ones responsible for the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet are the Montagues, Capulets and Friar Laurence.

Firstly, the Montagues are responsible for the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. They constantly began brawls with the Capulets, which made it difficult for Romeo and Juliet to be lovers, or even companions. In act 1 scene 1, Abram quarrelled with Sampson against his will. The detestation these families displayed is intense and it is tough for two people to love if their families disapprove of each other. This forced Romeo and Juliet to keep their relationship a secret from everyone …show more content…

Other Montague men who were responsible for their tragedy are Benvolio and Mercutio. Romeo came across Juliet through them. The two men pressured Romeo to make an appearance at the Capulet’s gathering and he exclaimed, “Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! For I ne’er saw true beauty till this night,” (I, v, 51-53) at the sight of Juliet. Mercutio and Benvolio were the reason those two met. Prior to the event, they foretold Romeo would meet another woman and he did; it was Juliet. Mercutio and Benvolio’s convincing caused them to meet. In addition, Mercutio had also commenced a fight with Tybalt, which led to Mercutio's death. Romeo made an effort to be peaceful with his new family, however, Mercutio came in between and began an argument with Tybalt. Mercutio spoke, “Tybalt, you rat-catcher, will you

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