Romeo's Fault

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Love is blind, as Romeo and Juliet first show. Two rich households produced Romeo and Juliet. Between these two families, there was also a serious family dispute. Despite all the obstacles, Romeo and Juliet do eventually cross paths and fall in love. Perhaps most striking is the fact that they are not aware that their families are enemies. They strive to keep their families together despite the possibility of hatred. Who is really to blame for their deaths? Romeo is to blame, he caused everything to happen, he was the start of all the drama. Some people disagree; they might say Juliet is to blame.

Essentially, Romeo is to blame and I'll prove it. Both his and Juliet's passing are Romeo's fault. One of the reasons it was Romeo's fault was because he was too Impulsive with love throughout the play. Every time he approaches his relationships, he moves quickly and acts foolishly. He immediately forgot about Rosaline when he first saw Juliet and fell in love with her. By using these examples, it can be determined that Romeo may have been overly passionate in his love, willing to sacrifice his life for Juliet. Romeo is also to fault for my anger since he reacts rashly to death. …show more content…

Romeo fights Tybalt in an effort to atone for his guilt. But in doing so, he ignores any impact Juliet might feel as a result of his decision. His choice was rash and reckless. Romeo's fate is sealed when his wrath overcomes his sense of sensibility. He joined the bitter elders who started the feud when he attacked Tybalt in a fit of blind rage, together with the fiery Tybalt, the quick tempered Mercutio, and the elders