Reward Over Risk In Romeo And Juliet

Reward Over Risk In today’s time, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are going against the world’s criticism and standards for the prize of being with each other. Like Romeo and Juliet, they come from two totally different worlds, Harry is a member of the British Royal Family and Meghan is an American actress. In some people’s belief she is not qualified to be in the royal family. Whereas, Romeo belongs to the Montague family and Juliet is a part of the Capulet family. These families have endured through an everlasting feud, but Romeo and Juliet do not let this get in the way of their relationship. These two couples have overcome people’s judgement and done anything and everything to be with each other. The undeniable power of love makes people value reward over risk.

“The orchard walls are high and hard to climb, and the place death, considering who thou art, if any of my kinsmen, find thee here.” (II, ii, 63-65). Daringly, Romeo climbed the Capulet Orchard walls in hope of seeing Juliet again. Risking his life, if any Capulet servant saw him he would be killed. His love for Juliet drives him to desert the secure and sheltered area of his home to be with his one true love. “And but thou love me, let them find me here. My life were better ended by their hate than death prorogued, wanting of thy love.” (II, ii, 76-78). Romeo’s love for Juliet is more important than his own life. Proving, he would rather be dead than live without Juliet’s love. Love triumphs safety leading them to making hasty and careless