Romeo And Juliet Emotional Research

Jules Lobel, a professor at Pittsburgh University, once stated, “War is the quintessential issue where immediate emotions and passions hold sway, often at the expense of an evaluation of long-term consequences.” Lobel mentions the belief that emotions and feelings significantly influence human behavior as they leave no room for rational thought. As explored in a brain-research presentation at Pacifica High School by Mrs. Anderson, emotionally motivated acts, especially in teenagers, have been known to be more common due to several undeveloped processes in the brain. Sections of the brain such as the prefrontal cortex, the amygdala, and the striatum are examples of different mental developments within the adolescent brain. In William Shakespeare’s

He is aware of the risk, but his emotions demonstrate that the reward of marriage is greater. Romeo’s actions illustrate how his love emotions affect his logical thinking and critical decision-making because he values the rewards of this marriage over the risks of it. By acting impulsively, Romeo forms a bond with Juliet that will eventually cause him to act recklessly in the future and take risks because of his love. The formation of Romeo and Juliet’s relationship is what ultimately led to their fall because they were blinded by their emotions for each other and acted on their impulses. Moreover, Juliet is also influenced by her love for Romeo. For example, she talks to herself after Friar Laurence helps her find a way to avoid her marriage to Paris. Juliet holds a sleeping potion and calls out, “Seeking out Romeo, that did spit his body/Upon a rapier’s point. Stay, Tybalt, stay!/Romeo, come on! this do I drink to thee” (IV.iii.56-58). Juliet states how she will ‘join’ Tybalt in death in an attempt to stay with Romeo. This demonstrates how Juliet is aware that she will have to face danger as she executes this plan and will risk her life doing