Loyalty In Romeo And Juliet

Conflict Caused by Extreme Loyalties Extreme loyalties have always caused problems in society, now more than ever. They cause conflicts of all sorts, even the most tragic, death. Most families pass on beliefs that have originated many generations ago, and when one is born into a family, they are expected to pass on those beliefs. A lot of people choose to stay completely faithful to their family’s beliefs rather than exploring their options. They do not try any other ways of living and follow traditions instead of figuring out what they truly believe in. Some of this loyalty to a family or a group has a positive effect on individuals but most impact people negatively. The play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare and modern sources show …show more content…
For example, Tybalt is part of the Capulet family and shares their hate for the Montagues. Upon spotting Romeo, a Montague, at Lord Capulets party Tybalt immediately concludes that “To strike him dead I hold it not a sin” (I.v.67). Merely based on the fact that Romeo was a Montague, Tybalt would gladly commit murder. This hate later leads Tybalt to stab Mercutio, who was Romeo’s friend and not even a part of Romeo’s family. This hate stemming from the extreme loyalty of which the origin is unknown is complete nonsense that causes many problems in Romeo and Juliet. Extreme loyalties causing violence is the problem with Islamic extremism as well. This form of extremism leads to “violence, fewer personal freedoms, internal divisions, and retarded economic development” (Lobe par. 10). Extremists become so devoted to their culture, they are willing to do anything for it. Acts of terrorism by Islamic extremists victimize not only innocent people but strangers to the extremists. They kill and injure people who have done nothing hurtful to them. People who were raised being extremely loyal to a belief will do anything to stay loyal, even commit

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Romeo And Juliet Loyalty