Romeo and Juliet TedTalk In Shakespeare dramatic play Romeo and Juliet from sunday to thursday there were 6 deaths, Sarah-Jayne Blakemore’s TedTalk research “The mysterious workings of the adolescent brain” talks and relates to Romeo and Juliet, and its tragedy. Blakemore’s research on the adolescent brain shows and relates to Shakespeare Romeo and juliet as they deal with unpredictable mood swings,impulsive behavior, and risk taking decisions which cause them to make poor choices that leads to tragedy. First of all, Romeo has unpredictable mood swings which causes a tragedy. Making poor choices resulting in several deaths. “I have lost myself..pg999” said Romeo. He’s so in love with Rosaline falling for her in every way, but as soon as he sees Juliet he completely forgets of Roseline and falls in love with Juliet. Romeo said “I sell thee Poison..pg 1089.” Romeo hears that Juliet has died,but doesn't know her death is fake,and he buys poison to kill himself. …show more content…
“That villain Romeo..pg 1015” said Tybalt. Tybalt seen Romeo at the Capulet’s house party and wanted to right away go and fight him which would’ve caused death. Tybalt said, “turn and draw..pg 1046.” Tybalt challenges Romeo to a fight, but Romeo refuses and Mercutio gets up and fights Tybalt. Mercutio gets stabbed from Romeo coming in the middle of the fight then Romeo turns and kills