Impulsivity is a fire. A destructive force, kindled by the fuel of emotion, spreading rampantly until it becomes uncontrollable. In the tragedy Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, like an uncontrolled wildfire, the protagonist, Romeo, is consumed by the burning passion of his emotions, resulting in consequences that cause irreparable harm to himself and many others. Through the impulsive actions, beliefs, and attitudes of Romeo, the central idea developed is that when individuals are predisposed to emotional behavior, they may act impulsively, seeking satiation for their unregulated emotions, resulting in detrimental repercussions on themselves and others. Often, individuals act impulsively on the basis of unregulated emotions, kindled …show more content…
Go thither; and, with unattainted eye, compare her face with some that I shall show, and I will make thee think thy swan a crow.” (1.2 84-87) The nature of these suggestions demonstrates the impulsive behavior of his friends. Implying that Romeo is predisposed to individuals who are not dissimilar from himself and who reinforce Romeo’s internalized impulsivity. Romeo’s use of the motif of light and darkness serves to reinforce the concept that he is strongly driven by the forces of positive and negative emotions, foreshadowing his inevitable fate of future impulsive behavior. Ultimately, Romeo is predisposed to emotional decision-making and impulsivity, fundamentally rooted in his upbringing, environment, and lack of self-control. Powerful emotion is an all-controlling and manipulative force, like a trail of fire chasing, until the moment where it consumes you. In response to these emotions, individuals attempt to satiate their desires and feelings by acting out, often in rash and impulsive ways. Despite his depressive attitude and lack of desire, Romeo arrives at the Capulet party in hopes of seeing Rosaline. However, upon seeing Juliet, Romeo exclaims, “O’ she doth teach the torches to burn