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Romeo And Juliet Decisions

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In William Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet, the tragic ending, conflicts, and love story, creates a lingering question: is this a tragic or romantic story? 2 rival households, 1 city, 2 lovers, 1 tragic love story. Impulsive decisions and misunderstandings lead to a tragedy that will mark the city’s history. Unexcepted deaths and sacrifices were made just for plans to fail. Lack of communication and old grudges all play a part in this tragic love story. In “Romeo and Juliet” due to the conflicts and poor decisions, it affects the outcome of the end of story, becoming a tragic story; however, it is a very romantic way to show their love for each other, willing to do anything to be together and once they understand that they can't be together they are prepared to give up their life. …show more content…

(5.3.175) Even though this love story ends in tragedy, the author shows us Romeos and Juliet's commitment to each other. For example, “This is thy sheath, there rust, and let me die.” Juliet would rather end her life than marry Paris. Romeo's death, just like Juliet's, could have been prevented, but to prove their love for each other, they both chose to end their lives. Unconditional love ending in a tragic death is a blank example of their undying and eternal love. By choosing death over life just because they can't be together, adding extra depth into their love and admiration for each

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