The tragedy of Romeo and Juliet encompasses Romeo and Juliet making ill informed decisions. They were in the prime of their life or should have been. Instead of learning from their mistakes and getting advice from their family. They were driven by lust and the need to do the opposite of what their parents advised. Leading them to make decisions that led them to their death. The Capulets are responsible for Romeo and Juliet’s death, but Friar Lawrence also contributed to their deaths. The Capulet's decision to eventually marry their daughter, Juliet to Paris ultimately caused her death. “Well start thinking about marriage now…The crux of the matter is that the honorable Paris has asked for your hand in marriage” (1.3.75). …show more content…
“I'll help you with your secret wedding. This marriage may be lucky enough to turn the hatred between your families into pure love” (2.3.103). Since Friar Lawrence married Romeo and Juliet if he hadn’t they would have just had a crush on eachother. The situation wouldn’t have become so treacherous. Instead he tried to meddle with the kids for his own benefit. Friar had said that he wanted the Capulets family and Montague to stop their hatred for each other, or rather force their hand. He also created the plan that made Romeo think his wife is dead. “If you've made up your mind to kill yourself instead of marrying Count Paris, then you'll probably be willing to try something like death to solve this shameful problem” (4.1.215). Friar Lawrence had told Juliet to take a vial of poison that's supposed to make her seem dead. This plan was very irresponsible, considering Friar was an adult and supposed to make good decisions. While this choice led Romeo to kill himself. Then by association