Who Is To Blame For Romeo And Juliet's Deaths

When tragedy strikes, people usually tend to blame others around them. In the book Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, there are many people who are to blame for the death of Romeo and Juliet. The people to blame in this situation are Romeo, Friar Lawrence, and Friar John. Romeo’s impulsive and reckless actions were a primary cause of the tragic ending of his and Juliet’s death. Throughout the story, Romeo makes a series of fast decisions that ultimately lead to the deaths of both himself and Juliet. For example, when Romeo receives the news of Juliet’s “death,” he exclaims, “Then I defy you, stars! I will hence to-night.” (Act 5, scene 1, lines 24-26). This shows Romeo’s immediate decision to take his own life by drinking the poison without

His impulsive nature prevents him from pausing to really think through the situation, which then makes the problem even worse. Friar Lawrence's scheming and irresponsible actions also contributed significantly to the tragic downfall of Romeo and Juliet. Friar Lawrence agrees to marry the two young lovers, hoping that this will help end the long-running feud between their families. As he says, "For this alliance may so happy prove to turn your households’ rancour to pure love" (Act 2, Scene 3, Line 94-95). Also, when Juliet comes to Friar Lawrence seeking a solution to avoid marrying Paris, Friar Lawrence concocts an elaborate scheme involving a sleeping potion. Friar Lawrence's willingness to provide Juliet with this dangerous potion, despite the inherent risks, demonstrates his own culpability in the tragic events that follow. His scheming and lack of foresight ultimately led to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet, making him partly responsible for the tragedy. Friar John's failure to deliver the crucial message to Romeo also played a significant role in the tragic