Romeo And Juliet Miscommunication Essay

Encounters with miscommunication can be seen as a recurring symphony throughout the course of one’s life. Shakespeare’s tragic piece Romeo and Juliet features the hidden theme of miscommunication. It is hidden behind the curtains of many obtrusive events that happen throughout the play. Specifically, the theme of miscommunication is obscured by the feuding Montagues and Capulets, the profound adoration Romeo and Juliet have for each other, and the omnipotent theme of fate. There are multiple instances where the existence of miscommunication develops. Firstly, It is used as a tool to bring Romeo and Juliet together. Secondly, Romeo and Juliet must only secretly communicate with each other. Lastly, we come to understand that miscommunication

Romeo and Juliet are brought together as a consequence of a misunderstanding. Specifically, the confusion starts with the messenger. Capulet’s servant unknowingly invites Romeo to Capulet’s masquerade as he asks Romeo, “can you read?”(1.2.60). Given that the servant asks Romeo if he can read, it can be inferred that the servant is illiterate. This event contributes to the theme of miscommunication In a similar vein to the mistakes made by the servant, Romeo and Juliet are united by a misunderstanding that Romeo has after speaking with Mercutio. Romeo interprets that Mercutio is mocking him when he speaks “O, then, I see Queen Mab hath been with you. // She is the fairies' midwife, and she comes”(1.4.53-54) however, Mercutio is actually engaging in friendly banter. This is the event that inevitably motivates Romeo to attend the Capulet’s

Only a select few characters learn about the communication between the passionate lovers. One instance of this was when Romeo met with Juliet at night when Juliet was on her balcony. We know that they are alone because Juliet explains to Romeo that “if they see thee, they will murder thee.” Romeo stands in the dark, relatively far away from where Juliet is standing. It can be reasonably inferred that Shakespeare uses this scene to build a sense of foreboding and uncertainty about what may happen next. He uses the setting as an opportunity to demonstrate that Juliet understands Romeo’s intentions, but does not predict that her actions will lead to the tragic consequences that follow, thus conveying the theme of miscommunication. Additionally, the star-crossed lovers become married in secret. Friar Laurence agrees to marry the two secretly and swiftly as he says to Romeo, “Come and we will make short work.” This event creates miscommunication between the two families. (Put discussion