Hate In Romeo And Juliet

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Romeo and Juliet, a tragedy, was written by William Shakespeare in the late 1590s. In the play, it focuses on two lovers, Romeo and Juliet, whose fate cannot be achieved due to their families' hatred for each other. Despite the two only meeting for one day, they end up getting married. However, Romeo killing Tybalt results in them isolated from one another. In the end, they both die alongside each other, which ends the hatred for both families. Throughout the tragic play, there are important moments of romantic love and burning hate. The tragedy shows that teenagers can be impulsive. It first occurred after Mercutio’s death. After Tybalt slays Mercutio, Romeo chooses to kill Tybalt for his friend's revenge. Thus, Romeo consulted Tybalt and exclaimed, “Begone, respect, and …show more content…

Mercutio’s soul is waiting just a bit above our heads for you to join him. Either you, I, or both of us must go with him.” (Act 3, Scene 1). This shows that Romeo has lost his self-confidence and is willing to fight to the death for Mercutio. However, he had failed to consider the prince, declaring that if both families fought in public, there would be huge consequences. This tells Romeo to do anything to get revenge, even if there are big repercussions. Following the death of Tybalt, he then recognizes what he has done and threatens suicide. When Romeo was leaving the party, he decided to jump over the wall into Capulet's garden. Romeo says, “Can I continue on while my heart stays here? I’ll be nothing but an empty body unless I go back to find my heart.” (Act 2, Scene 1). This quote shows that he is very impulsive and willing to jump over his enemy’s walls to meet his love. Furthermore, it also shows he is willing to face death for Juliet, just like before during his brawl with Mercutio. Consequently, Romeo hops into Juliet’s garden, spotting Juliet on her balcony. Romeo climbs up on the balcony and starts impulsively kissing