story of Romeo and Juliet, a story about two star-crossed lovers ,who in the end, took their own life. Two feuding families’ children fall in love at a party, they marry after only meeting each other for two days. Juliet drinks a potion, Romeo kills himself thinking she is dead. Then Juliet wakes up finding Romeo dead then kills herself etc. etc. A classic story everyone knows, but looking back in the story gets one thinking who is mainly responsible for the deaths in Romeo and Juliet? There are…
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Romeo has asked the Friar to marry him and Juliet together in holy matrimony and with a little coaxing the Friars sees something, she sees a way to end the feud between house Capulet and house Montague. He believes marrying Romeo of house Capulet and Juliet of house Montague the two houses will be bound by love. The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, The play, The Friar says, “ You shall not stay alone…
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Romeo and Juliet What is the true meaning of love? After reading the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, I have gotten a closer look into what true love actually is and how powerful it can be. Romeo and Juliet is one of the most inspiring and touching stories in the English literature. Although it is portrayed as a romantic play, it contains many tragic events such as the death of both Romeo and Juliet. The real question is; who is to blame for this tragedy? The sole character that was…
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literature is Romeo and Juliet. In this play, Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare demonstrates how Romeo and Juliet's deaths were not fated and could've been prevented. One of the major events that led to Romeo and Juliet's death is when Romeo Kills Tybalt (III.I.135-137) Romeo killed Tybalt causing Romeo to be banished. When Romeo kills Tybalt it adds more tension between the two families. If Romeo would never have killed Tybalt then he wouldn't have had to go to Monteau. If Romeo would have never…
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Tragedy Of Romeo And Juliet Romeo and Juliet; their names are recognized around the world for their true love and untimely death. What was the true reason for their early demise? In the story of the two star -crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, the doomed couple fist meet at a party before being informed that they belong to families that despise each other. They decide not to let their families’ longstanding feud get in the way of their love. Romeo and Juliet are wed, and soon after Romeo is banished…
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the tragedies, and how did it lead to Romeo & Juliet’s death? 3 contributing factors that lead to the deaths of Romeo & Juliet are the big fight between the families, the poor parenting strategies of the Capulets or the secrets between Romeo and Juliet. The poor parenting skills from the Capulet family have a big impact on the tragedies mentioned throughout the play. I think that one major issue was not letting Juliet pick her husband to marry. Since Juliet is being forced to marry count Paris…
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This passage is set in a public place following the wedding of Romeo and Juliet. There is a lot of action and drama and it builds to the climax of the play. Mercutio and Benvolio are out on the streets, then the Capulets enter. We are reminded of the social environment of the play and that the Capulets and Montagues still have bad blood. The scene quickly turns to an argument and then a fight. From the moment the Capulets enter we see Benvolio’s nature showing through. He is not keen on fighting…
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Impulsiveness Kills the Star-Crossed Lovers Critics of Romeo and Juliet often argue that Shakespeare breaks his own criteria of his tragic writing by not having one clear villain throughout the play. However, the impulsive quality that is present in all the character’s personalities is what drives the horrific events and is the true villain. Bert Cardullo, one of the many critics of Romeo and Juliet, argues that “[c]haracter, not chance, is at work … in the play”(61). I along with Cardullo believe…
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the novel, Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet are in rival families who hate each other in a city called Verona, both lovers demonstrates deep affection for each other, so much affection that they would commit suicide for each other, which later dismantle the family feud. The theme of this novel is “Love is to Blame for Romeo and Juliet’s death”. Romeo and Juliet Love each other very much. Similarly, One night when Romeo and Juliet talk outside of the balcony Romeo says, “Love…
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-Franklin. The play, Romeo and Juliet, is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare about two star-crossed lovers. This play is famous for the love, hate, and depravity displayed through tragic, young love. Although the two teens were in a time wavering love, they ended up committing a tragic suicide. However, the real question is: who is responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? After seeking the answer to this question, it is crystal clear that the deaths of Romeo and Juliet are to be blamed on…
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