A timeless classic love story written by William Shakespeare in the 16th Century, Romeo & Juliet is one of the most celebrated works of literature in the world. The book explores family drama, violence, and fate. But perhaps in my opinion, the most relevant theme and lesson in the book is the dangers of allowing our emotions to take over and control our actions.
Shakespeare says you should not let your emotions control you in any way. When a person is angry, he or she will act irrationally and impulsively as a result of their anger. In addition, Shakespeare suggests that romantic love makes people act without considering the consequences of their actions or even thinking about them before taking action. The central message of the story is
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This can lead us to make impulsive decisions. By learning to manage our emotions, we can prevent making mistakes we later regret. Shakespeare suggests that when a person is angry, he or she will act irrationally and impulsively as a result of their anger. Tybalt kills Mercutio in a fit of rage, leading to his death by Romeo. Romeo’s anger clouds his judgment and forces him to act impulsively without even considering the consequences of his actions (Act 3. Scene 1. Lines 35-205). These consequences led to him being banished from Verona, seemingly abandoning Juliet.
Romeo feels a deep sense of protectiveness over Juliet, and Tybalt's actions threaten their relationship's peace and safety. Romeo’s anger and loyalty to his friend, Mercutio, drive him to seek revenge, leading to the deadly altercation between himself and Tybalt. The love Romeo felt drove him to take dangerous measures and fuelled his rage, causing him to lose his cool.
Romeo's actions teach readers that you should never take your first love or relationship seriously. Romeo and Juliet progressed their relationship too quickly within a few days by getting married, sleeping together,