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Romeo And Juliet Quotes Analysis

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In the play, Romeo and Juliet, Romeo makes very reckless decisions which ultimately lead to his death. Throughout the entire book, Romeo made very sudden, not thought through decisions which caused a chain reaction of repercussions. He also dragged Juliet through most of the problems, too. Almost every negative event in the book has to do with Romeo and Juliet. When the Montague boys heard about the party, they had to tell Romeo. If Romeo had not gone to the party, the book would not exist. Romeo went to the party with an open mind, not portraying any depression like he had before the party. If Romeo had gone to the party in bad spirits or in a low mood, he would not have interacted with Juliet. This quote describes the love at first sight …show more content…

Considering the level of intimacy of Romeo and Juliet just at their first meeting, it would be reasonable to believe that if Romeo had not come to the party he would not have found the love of his life, and this book would cease to exist. After Romeo and Juliet’s kiss, Romeo leaves the party. Romeo later realizes that he cannot control his affection, and goes back to the orchard to see Juliet again. When Romeo gets to the balcony, he calls for Juliet to discuss marrying her, “Th’ exchange of thy love’s faithful vow for mine.” (Shakespeare 40). Romeo comes back to the Capulet family’s castle, more specifically the orchard, and goes to the balcony only to find Juliet thinking out loud about Romeo. Romeo sneaks up on her and after he has heard enough starts to talk to her. Romeo talks very romantically to Juliet for a while and they concur that they will get married the following day in the afternoon, “Three words, dear Romeo, and good night indeed. If that thy bent of love be honourable, thy purpose marriage, send me word to-morrow, by one that I’ll procure to come to thee, where and what time thou wilt perform the rite; and all my fortunes at thy foot I’ll lay and follow thee my lord throughout the world.” (Shakespeare

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