What is expected of two young lovers whose families despise one another, but are determined enough to stay side by side, even if it destroys their families and themselves? Such actions are shown through the characters in Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet. Throughout the play, it shows the reader the irrational impulses associated with love that Romeo and Juliet make. Particularly, in Act two, scene two, Romeo’s reckless behavior helps the reader realize the fact that his preference of death over separation from Juliet is caused by him being head over heels in love with Juliet. In the story, when Romeo is hiding in Capulet’s orchard, he disregards the fact that he and Juliet’s families are enemies. When Juliet learns of Romeos presence, she states “If they do see thee, they will murder thee.”(Line 70). Unmoved by this, he claims that “My life were better ended by their hate than death prorogued, wanting of thy love.”(Line 77) In contrast, Juliet is cautious in this scene because she fears that their love is too sudden as …show more content…
Because the messenger is late delivering his message, Romeo is informed of Juliet’s death and acquires a poison with the intention of killing himself once at the tomb. When arriving at the tomb, he kills Paris, who is visiting Juliet also. When he finally gets to Juliet’s body, Romeo is unable to bear the fact that Juliet is gone and drinks the poison as shown in line 119 when it states “Here’s to my love! (Drinks.) O true apothecary! Thy drugs are quick. Thus with a kiss I die.” Instead of thinking about how to deal with the situation, Romeo acts out on his grief. Waking up from her deep sleep, Juliet is devastated when she finds Romeo is dead next to her and plunges Romeo’s dagger into her