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Examples Of Impulsiveness In Romeo And Juliet

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Impullsiveness is a behavioral trait characterized by acting without thinking about the consequences of one's actions. People who exhibit impulsiveness tend to act on their impulses or emotions without considering the potential negative outcomes. This usually comes out with long-term consequences due to the short-term actions made without thinking thoroughly about the decision that was to be made. Romeo and Juliet’s tragic fate of their death was followed by a set of actions made by the impulsiveness of the characters. Impulsiveness is shown throughout the play of Shakespeare by the main characters of Romeo and Juliet. To start, Romeo killed Tybalt who was his wife’s dear cousin due to the mourning of his bestfriend Mercutio.This led to a …show more content…

They also decided not to tell anyone, which would result in a prompted spark in the family's feuds. As stated in the play, "Therefore thy kinsmen are no let to me." (Shakespeare Act II Scene II) He explains his love to be stronger than any consequence that can be in his way. His quick lovestruck relationship with Juliet as the reader knows his intent of the party was for Rosaline shows Romeo as a quick character. This is also often tied with the quick decision of the taking of poison in the end of the story. Although the clear spark between the two the consequences would serve as justification that the marriage would have better off never been done. “He acts without considering fully the possible consequences of such a secret marriage between members of feuding families” This further suggests that Romeo’s quick impulsive actions lead to his fate of death in the play. Although Romeo is quick with his impulsive reactions and actions this is also shown for Juliet. Her quick decision to agree with Friar Lawrence’s plan led to the real death of both her and her beloved husband. One thing the reader in particular is always known to near all of act five is the dramatic irony. Dramatic irony ties in heavily with the impulsive actions because the reader knows many aspects of the situation that the characters dont. Once Romeo got news of the supposed death of Juliet he was quick to buy the poison. The

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