Romeo And Juliet Impulsive Quotes Analysis

Novelist Napoleon Hill once wrote, “The subconscious mind is more susceptible to influence by impulses of thought mixed with feelings or emotions than by those originating solely in the reasoning portion of the mind.” (Hill 292) Similarly, this is shown amidst the soaring imagery and romantic language in William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The play puts forth the idea that love combined with lust is the cause of irrationality and impulsiveness. This can override an individual’s decision-making abilities, resulting in catastrophic consequences. This is demonstrated through the speed of events at the beginning of Romeo and Juliet’s relationship, Juliet and Friar Lawrence’s joint effort to falsify Juliet’s death, and Romeo’s decision to perish

The rapidity with which Romeo and Juliet profess their love for one another is entirely shocking and calls into question how deeply they genuinely cared for one another. Falling in love was not much of a hassle for these young lovers. As early as Act 2 Scene 2, the lovers have professed their love for each other, even after only having met once. This scene is full of flowery language as the lovers romantically adore each other with simple expressions. For instance, Juliet states that, “[her] bounty is as boundless as the sea, / [her] love as deep. The more [she] gives to [Romeo], / The more [she] has, for both are infinite.”(2.2.133-136) To which Romeo unhesitantly replies, “O blessed, blessed night! I am afeard, / Being in night, all this is but a dream, / Too flattering sweet to be substantial.” (2.2.139-141) However, ardent as it sounds, when considering that these lovers unhesitantly confessed their love after only meeting once, it is clear how hasty and impulsive their infatuation for one another made them. Moreover, their irrationality is further evidenced as it was within this same scene that the lovers’ agreed to marry, despite being aware that their families would view this in a negative light. In Act 2 Scene 3, Romeo and Juliet quickly seek out Friar Lawrence to confirm their marriage plans. Despite his

Due to Capulet’s impulsiveness driven by his desire for higher status, he rashly decides to marry off Juliet to Count Paris by Thursday morning. However, this creates turmoil for Juliet, as she frets that this will disable her from being with Romeo. Thus, due to the gravity of the situation, Juliet and the Friar hastily concoct a scheme to deceive Juliet's family, without fully considering the potential consequences. Their impulsive decision demonstrates their desperation and lack of foresight, as they do not anticipate the disastrous chain of events that will follow. In Act 4 Scene 1 Frair Lawrence reveals that Juliet is to agree to marriage and then drink a vial to falsify her death. Said vial was to create, “no pulse / No warmth, no breath shall testify though livest; / The roses in thy lips and cheeks shall fade.” (4.1.96-99) Thus, due to Juliet’s overwhelming desire to be with Romeo, it was with no regard for her safety or loyalty to her family, that she unhesitantly agreed to partake in the plan. Moreover, her hasty impulsiveness is further evidenced as she defies her father's rule and accepts her resolution to perish so that she can be with a man she has only known for three days. Additionally, Juliet’s impetuous desire to immediately follow through with the plan makes her unable to make correct