Irrationality In Romeo And Juliet

In classical literature, the connection of love and irrationality has been utilized as a pivotal element in many pieces. I believe the central topic has been utilized by many pieces, but it all ties back to the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, with this theme illuminated most of the scene of their death. In the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare utilizes the deaths of Romeo and Juliet to illuminate the connection of love and irrationality, ultimately revealing that when people are in love, they can make rash decisions they would not have otherwise made because they love effects their judgment and exploits their sense of compassion.

To begin, one of the ways Shakespeare illuminates the meaning of the work as a whole is by showcasing Romeo's

One way this proves Shakespeare's points when in act III scene V Juliet gets yelled at for not listening to her parents. This proves Shakespeare's point by showing that Juliet was blinded to reason and refuses to love who her parents want her to, even though Paris is shown to be a good person in general. On top of this, she has known Romeo for less than a week and has decided that she is so committed that she would get her parents to disown her over her love rather than listen to her parents. Another way Shakespeare proves this theme is when an act IV scene I line 121juliet demands the potion from the fryer without thinking of the possible side effects or collateral damage taking the potion. This proves Shakespeare's point by showing that Juliet was ready to commit suicide rather than Mary Paris. Juliet was also blinded to reason and didn't think of what effects the potion or her own death could have on herself and others close to her. This was shown when lady Capulet died of grief. The final way that Shakespeare proves this point is when in act III scene II lines 57-60, Juliet talks about torment and wanting to be buried with Romeo. This final point proves Shakespeare’s point by showing that Juliet is ready to die for Romeo, whom she barely knows. She also talks about being tormented, even though she shouldn’t have developed that deep of a connection over knowing him for less than a