The well-known play written by William Shakespeare “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet” tells the story of forbidden, star-crossed lovers in Verona, Italy. Romeo ,from the house of Montague, has captured the heart of Juliet, a Capulet. Preventing a respected relationship between them is an ancient feud between the two houses, which would soon be put to rest due to the actions of the young lovers. The events of this play illustrate how Romeo and Juliet think with their hearts, rather than their brains. Unfortunately in this tale, however, matters of the heart combined with impulsive behavior and infatuation lead Romeo and Juliet to their tragic downfall. In the very beginning of “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet” Romeo is portrayed as a hopeless romantic with passionate emotions. In Act I, Scene I of the play, Romeo and Benvolio speak of his love Rosaline who does not love him in return. “In sadness cousin, I do love a woman. ...she will not be hit with cupid 's arrow…”, mopes Romeo. So later on when Romeo learns of Capulet’s party, Benvolio suggests that he attend the party to set his eyes on the other beauties of Verona and forget about Rosaline. Upon Romeo and Juliet’s first meeting at the party, an infatuation is born. “If I profane with my unworthiest hand this holy shrine, the gentle fine is this: my lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand, to smooth that rough touch with a …show more content…
Every choice the characters make have a consequence that leads up to the tragic ending. The star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet made risky and impulsive moves through such a short time of knowing each other. Their infatuation with each other was so intense that it resulted in death. Whether or not it was actual love between the two is very debatable but if Romeo and Juliet weren 't so impulsive and infatuated with each other the play wouldn 't be the tragedy as we know