Impulsivity is a plus and a minus. It can either bring thrilling experiences or lead to trouble if not limited. It reflects a person's true character and their capability to tackle challenges in life. In Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, the characters demonstrate impulsive behavior repeatedly throughout the play. Romeo and Juliet's love at first sight is an impulsive decision, with Romeo neglecting his former love interest, Rosaline, instantly. Juliet also makes an impulsive choice by agreeing to marry Romeo right after their first meeting. They continue to display impulsive behavior throughout their relationship, including secretly marrying despite the danger of getting caught. Romeo's impulsive behavior reaches a peak when he decides …show more content…
They fall deeply in love at first sight, leading them to make hasty decisions such as their secret marriage which ultimately causes their untimely deaths. In a fit of rage, Romeo kills Tybalt who had just killed his friend Mercutio. This rash action leads to Romeo's banishment from Verona and sets off a chain of events leading to a tragic ending. Juliet's impulsive decision to fake her own death in order to be reunited with Romeo only brings about more tragedy, leading to their ultimate demise. Considering the long-term consequences of one's decisions is crucial, as evidenced by the impacts of hasty actions. “I see. Hath been his timeless end”(5.5.162), showing how their end was met because of their impulsive actions. While this was common in Romeo and Juliet, theres still a relevant connection between then and now, even after many years "Results showed that mass media exposure was positively associated with materialistic values and buying impulsiveness among urban youth. Specifically, greater exposure to television and Internet ads was associated with higher levels of materialistic values and buying impulsiveness" (Yu and Speers 1856). This Ultimately proves the impulsivity of present and past