Would you let a loved one kill themselves? Well this is basically what Romeo, Juliet, and both their families let happen in the story, Romeo & Juliet written by playwright and poet, William Shakespeare; moreover, do you think this could have been prevented? I believe the deaths of both Romeo and Juliet alike could have easily been avoided. If Romeo was not as impulsive and irrational in his actions, both he and Juliet would still have their desired happy ending. In the final act, Romeo’s impetuous nature led him to drinking the poison that would eventually end the both of their lives. As shown in the quote, “O my love, my wife, Death, that hath sucked the honey of thy breath, Hath had no power yet upon thy beauty: thou art not conquered, beauty’s ensign yet Is crimson in thy lips and in thy cheeks And Death’s pale flag is not advancèd there.”, (5,3,91-96). This quote shows how quickly he let his emotions overcome him before stopping to think, was she really dead? Instead he instantly, without a doubt in his mind, drank the poison which would later result in the both of them meeting their very much evitable demise. Again, these were two deaths that could have …show more content…
In act three, both families show their hostility by attacking each other —with their words— while the prince decides the fate of Romeo. As further shown in the quotes, “I beg for justice, which thou, prince, must give;”, and, “Not Romeo, prince, he was Mercutio's friend;”, (3,1,170-190). This quote shows the two families' pure malice for each other which is only amplified over the drama that Romeo got himself caught in. Furthermore, the punishment that ensues after the Capulets demand revenge on Romeo eventually starts the course of events that led to, not only Romeo’s death, but the death of their