Romeo's Reckless Decisions Essay

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Within the tragic tale of Romeo and Juliet, Romeo makes many spontaneous decisions throughout the drama. However, Romeo’s reckless decisions are foreseen by the audience with William Shakespeare’s use of dramatic irony. Throughout the drama, Romeo makes numerous claims that the audience already knows are false. In the introduction of Romeo’s character, he is portrayed while mourning his lost love, Rosaline, where he declares sadness and longing for her. While talking to Bevolio, Romeo proclaims, “Thou canst not teach me to forget” (1.1.231). After a dramatic monologue, Romeo’s claim seems believable to Bevolio, however, as a result of the title, the audience is already aware of Romeo’s love for Rosaline being replaced by Juliet. Despite the