The Most Consequential Decisions In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

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In Romeo & Juliet, by William Shakespeare, the most consequential decision is the decision that is made by Benevolio who suggests to Romeo that he should come to the party and Romeo says “I’ll go along, no such sight to be shown,” (Shakespeare 1.2.98). Effects of this decision are Romeo meeting Juliet, Tybalt recognising Romeo, and Romeo’s decision is directly caused by his presence at the party is his decision to pursue Juliet. The first event that is directly caused by Romeo going to Capulet’s party is his meeting with Juliet. Romeo sees Juliet for the first time and is immediately struck by her beauty saying, “O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!” (Shakespeare 1.5.44). He forgets all about his old love, Rosaline, the woman he has