I think their decisions determine their deaths more than their destinies. Their decisions could be considered detrimental in more ways than their destinies having something to do with their deaths. They made some good decisions and some bad decisions, with some being bad more than good. Their first bad decision included Romeo leaving the party but still being on the Capulet’s property because he wanted to eavesdrop on Juliet, which could have gotten him killed. It is understood that Romeo and Juliet loved each other very much from when they first met. Even though that may be true, that is no reason to go and basically try to get yourself killed. If anyone were just starting the book, they would most likely ask the question “How much does Romeo actually love Juliet?” and the answer would be that Romeo most likely loves her a lot because he uses poetry to express it, however, he doesn’t speak plainly about it which could lead to him making stupid decisions and cause himself to get killed. …show more content…
Mercutio dies under Romeo’s arm as Romeo tries to stop the fight but just ends up getting Mercutio killed. Mercutio says as he’s dying, “A plague on both of your houses.” Which might’ve triggered Romeo to be more angered than before, and he finally fought Tybalt and killed him. The prince gets there afterwards and says that, “Immediately we exile him hence.” Which is what his decision to kill Tybalt caused for him. It could also be argued that it wasn’t a “decision” but more like an anger-filled rage which he didn’t have any control over that ultimately ended in him getting