The Tragic Deaths of Romeo and Juliet
The Capulets and Montague Families are to blame for the five tragic deaths in the play by William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet. The Capulets and Montagues had a never ending feud, passed it down to their kids, and caused deaths between their two beloved children. The families aren’t blamed for the deaths because of murders, but for the reasons leading to the suicides.
The Montague and Capulet families are to blame for the death of Romeo and Juliet because of their family feud between each other. In the prologue, the chorus says, “Two households both alike in dignity, …, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.” (prologue. 1-4) We learn that the families have had a feud that has been passed down from generations, although, we do not learn why the families do not agree. The feud has been passed down to the middle generations kids, causing them to hate one another, and break out into street fights. When the prince broke up the third fight in a short period, he threatens, “If ever you disturb our streets again, Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace.” (1.1.87-88)
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The parents have passed the hatred towards each other down to their kids causing street fights to occur. During Act lll Scene l, Tybalt challenged Romeo in a sword fight, because he went to the ball and Lord Capulet did not care. Romeo refused to fight because he was then married to Juliet, making Tybalt his family. Tybalt was looking for a fight, and Mercutio offered to fight instead of Romeo. Mercutio and Tybalt were fighting and Romeo stepped in the way causing Mercutio to get stabbed. When Romeo found out that Mercutio was killed, he ended the life of Tybalt. These battles ended in terrible tragedy that could have been changed if the families ended their