Romeo And Juliet Cause And Effect Essay

Chien Tran
Mrs. K. Brown
English 9 Honors
June 12
The Cause of Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
[Introduction - Done] When love takes a tragic twist, the question of responsibility for the outcome of the doomed relationship inevitably arises. In an exciting story of love and rivalry unfolds against the backdrop of Verona’s fighting families in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Within this timeless story the actions and impact of crucial figures are revealed, each playing a significant role in influencing the course of events that lead to the young lover’s horrible demise. The tragic deaths of Romeo and Juliet are caused by the actions and influences of multiple people, including Friar Lawrence, the Nurse, and Juliet's parents, as their collective

For example, it was when Romeo seeks Friar Lawrence’s help to secretly marry Juliet, his new love and his family’s foe. The friar brought to Romeo’s attention the memory of Rosaline, who was aware that his love for her was "read by rote", considering it to be a mere imitation. Nevertheless, Friar Lawrence agrees to be “[Romeo] assistant” allowing the two young lovers to get married (2.3.94-97). Commentary
Another event that relates to Friar plans causing a tragic outcome is when Juliet turns to Friar Lawrence for aid. He devises a plan wherein Juliet, while in bed, consumes a "distilling liquor drink" that will induce a sleep-like state, halting her pulse and giving the appearance of “surcease”(4.1.95-99).

Due to the Nurse's deep affection for Juliet, she assures her that she will “find Romeo to comfort [her]” and promises that he will come to meet Juliet at night, offering them the solace of each other's company (3.2.151-154). Commentary. [3rd Body Paragraph - Still Need To Finish Commentary] Finally, the wants of Juliet's parents, Lord and Lady Capulet, shapes her choices and ultimately contributes to the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. One example of this influence is Lady Capulet, Juliet’s mother, is talking with her daughter, Juliet, concerning the potential suitors for her future marriage. Lady Capulet urges to “think of marriage now” as she citing the examples of many young women in Verona were “already mothers.” Lady Capulet herself also became a mother at Juliet’s age, but here Juliet herself was still a virgin (1.3.75-80).