Who is most to blame for the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet? One of the most common ways a person's downfall occurs is when they point their finger at others instead of looking at themselves. In William Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet, is about the famous story of the "star-crossed" young lovers Romeo and Juliet. The themes running through the play address the issues of the consequences of immature blind passion, hatred and prejudice. Regardless of the feud between their families they marry in secret. They make every effort to conceal their actions, but the story ends in tragedy. Friar Laurence is most to blame for the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Although he tries to help, he ends up killing the two lovers because he has a lack of good judgment, is short-sighted and is irresponsible. He has a lack of good judgment because he is impulsive and did not think before making his decisions. Then, right before Romeo leaves the Friar’s cell, Friar Laurence says, "Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast." (Shakespeare 217). Friar has a lack of good judgment because he knows that this is a bad idea, yet is willing to go along with it anyway. Additionally, he is also doubtful how long the marriage would last because Romeo cannot stick to just loving one person. Romeo …show more content…
Ironically, he is a friend, advisor, and the only adult Romeo and Juliet could trust. However, he is proven to not be as trustworthy as they originally thought. The importance of good judgment must be recognized; it keeps people from exhibiting irresponsible behavior. This can be done by causing people to consider the risks of their decisions. The results that one achieves can only be determined by their decisions and how they respond to