Impulsive And Risky Decisions In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

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Youth causes characters in the story to make impulsive and risky decisions. These choices lead to negative outcomes, which could have been avoided with clear thinking and bright decisions. Youth is one of the most prominent ideas in Romeo and Juliet, and it is shown through many characters during play. One example is shown during the famous balcony scene, “The exchange of thy love’s faithful vow for mine.” (P. 77). This quote is Romeo’s proposal for Juliet, which is a major part of the play. Romeo did not put any thought into his decision to marry Juliet, they have only known each other for a few hours. This marriage cannot possibly lead to anything good, due to the fact that these two families are rivals. Another impulsive decision is shown