How Did Shakespeare Make Bad Decisions In Romeo And Juliet

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Everyone has used planning to make decisions that benefit them. William Shakespeare makes an example of unfortunate events that could have been prevented with planning. The famous Romeo and Juliet is about two star-crossed lovers that had a relationship in spite of an ancient family feud. Along the story, many characters made bad decisions that led them to death that could have been prevented. This play supports the thesis that through the character Romeo, William Shakespeare argues that people make bad decisions that could have been prevented with better planning. One sub claim is that Romeo Montague is a risk taker. After Mercutio (romeo’s friend) was stabbed, Romeo was blinded by rage which led him to taking a risk of tracking Tybalt and killing him …show more content…

If he had planned better he could have informed the prince about Tybalt's crimes and put him to death instead of him himself getting a punishment. After Romeo and Juliet met, they talked about marrying even though they knew the risk and challenges. “We met, we wooed, and made an exchange of vow, I'll tell thee as we pass; but this I pray: That thou consent to marry us today.” (2.3 67) “Individuals in adolescence take risks” (Blakemore). Romeo tries to convince Friar Laurence to marry him and Juliet knowing about the feud and the risks that would cause, which gives a hint that he is in adolescence. My second sub claim is that Friar Laurence is inconsiderate. Romeo is banished from Verona, so Juliet goes to Friar Laurence and seeks guidance from him or else she would kill herself, in the spot, Laurence makes a risky and inconsiderate plan. “Then is it likely thou wilt undertake A thing like death to chide away this shame, That copest with death himself to 'scape from