Essay About Romeo And Juliet Decisions

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An age old vendetta between two powerful families erupts into bloodshed. Where two lovesick teenagers whose relationship is forbidden. The decisions of Romeo and Juliet led them to die in a tragic ending. Romeo and Juliet were not destined to die in each other’s arms. The outcome was not determined. Instead, their own bad decisions brought them to that tragic point. The tragedy is an assumption of miscommunication and rushed judgment. Romeo and Juliet did some foolish things, and that was the cause of their deaths. The two hateful families are also to blame for this tragedy, keeping Romeo and Juliet’s marriage secret. Romeo and Juliet’s decision to pursue their love at first sight without considering the longstanding feud between their families …show more content…

The communication between Friar Laurence and Romeo was not too good, if Juliet and Friar Laurence had come up with that plan beforehand letting Romeo follow in everything would have been perfect and it would have been a true love story instead of a love tragedy. Romeo was quick to believe Barquito gave the news that Juliet was dead. Romeo’s quick and impulsive decision to purchase the poison upon believing Juliet to be dead, later finds out she is not dead. Juliet’s suicide upon awakening cements the tragedy, leaving the audience devastated. Some of these things could have been prevented if they did not make such quick judgments and waited a little longer to get married. Romeo and Juliet had no choice but to hide their love from their two hateful families, which made things more complicated. The two families made it hard for Romeo and Juliet to ever be together, causing them to sneak around in private. If the two families got along, they would not have to feel like they have to keep their love for each other a secret. If the two families got along, it would have prevented a lot of deaths in