Who Is Responsible For The Deaths Of Romeo And Juliet

Love consequently leads to the death of Romeo and Juliet when they find themselves tangled in an obsession with one another. In the play written by William Shakespeare, published in 1597, “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet” entails the renowned, improbable story of star-crossed lovers. Sundered due to their families notorious feud, as Romeo, son of Lord Montague, and Juliet, daughter of Lord Capulet, the two are not predetermined to love. Thus, conflict arises when the pair of star-crossed lovers fall undoubtedly devoted to each other. As their story unfolds for all of Verona to see, the hatred brought upon the families only heightens. Recognizing the dangers compromised with their endearment, but proceeding nonetheless, Romeo and Juliet bring

Following Romeo’s attendance at the Capulet’s party, Tybalt angrily declares he will punish Romeo for the disrespect shown towards the Capulet name by death. However, he is prevented by Lord Capulet saying Romeo is welcomed, upsetting him further, Tybalt seethes, “Boy, this shall not excuse the injuries that you have done to me. Therefore turn and draw” (Shakespeare 3.1 27-28). Declining Tybalt's offer to battle since he now views Tybalt as family, Romeo turns to leave, but not before his friend Mercutio eggs Tybalt on to fight him instead. As Mercutio is slain by a swipe of Tybalt's blade, Romeo loses what little restraint he has left, murdering Tybalt in return for his dear friend’s death. Surprised by his own actions, Romeo soon begins to realize the repercussions for killing Tybalt and as he calms how Juliet will see him after what he's done is what attacks his mind next. He is given little time to give Juliet an explanation to his insane efforts for he is sent to be banished to Mantua on Prince Escalus’ order. Romeo’s attraction, and desire towards Juliet, even at first glance, is what caused the uproar between households, resulting in the death of

Due to Romeo being banished from Verona and set out to Mantua, Juliet, and Friar Laurence devise a plan to get her safely with Romeo in Mantua. However, it becomes sullied once Romeo hears word Juliet is dead, he makes his way back to Verona where he ventures in the Capulet grave to find his love dead. Romeo cries solemnly, “Come, bitter conduct, come, unsavoury guide, Here's to my love!” (Shakespeare 5.3 87-88). Romeo’s obsession for their love to exist and be alive is what shifted him into the decision of killing himself over Juliet. Just before Romeo dies from the quick work of the poison, Juliet awakes from her unconsciousness, an effect of the potion the Friar laid her under, and believes her plan had worked. But, as she watches Romeo closer, she realizes their plan has failed as he falls dead upon her. Juliet is shattered by her lover’s death, pinking up his dagger she stabs herself leaving them both dead, all because of the love they share for each