Lord Capulet Is To Blame For The Deaths Of Romeo And Juliet

Can resenting families be blamed for the deaths of their beloved teenagers in love? Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet is considered to be a tragedy because two star crossed lovers were in the end killed because of the complications of their fate. It is seen to be one of the most tragic plays because it portrays how family can influence and control your authority over yourself but in this case, Romeo and Juliet. It is clear that the families should be blamed for the outcome of the star-crossed lovers because their families rivalries impacted their chances to be married, They were constantly fighting with one another and it took Romeo and Juliet killing themselves to make them realize how much they affected others, Lady Capulet would not budge,

Often teenagers struggle with this kind of parenting leading to rebellious acts and leaving them with a fear of lack of control. Juliet is a brave, ambitious character who takes control of the environment around her. Both families resented one another and their actions vastly affected others. When Capulet meets up with Paris, he talks about having something similar to an arranged marriage with his daughter but then Capulet says “And she agreed, within her scope of choice, Lies my consent and fair according voice” (Shakespeare 13). Which is ironic because he talks about asking for her consent but later manipulates her and threatens to kick her out of their home if she doesn’t marry Paris. This forces Romeo and Juliet to be more secretive about their relationship. It is forbidden love, something someone can not have but feels. Capulet talks to Juliet and explains “And you be not, hang, beg, starve, die in the streets, / For by my soul, I'll ne'er acknowledge thee, / Nor what is mine shall never do thee good” (Shakespeare 87). In other words, he is talking about how if she doesn’t fulfill his wish, she will be kicked out, and left to live with nothing. She is given an ultimatum, This further gives her no other