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Who Is To Blame For Romeo And Juliet's Downfall

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The latest research on brain development indicates that the adolescent brain is not fully mature until around the age of 25. This is interesting considering how in some important works of literature, such as William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, young people such as Juliet in the play are pressured by adults to make very important and impactful decisions that they are not capable of evaluating the outcomes of. Some people would argue that Juliet and Romeo (both young and in love) are at fault for the unfortunate outcome of the story because of their reckless and impulsive choices that ended up leading each other to their own demise. However, others say that the adults like Juliet’s father Lord Capulet, the wise priest Friar, …show more content…

Eventually, this led to them deciding to fake Juliet’s death so they could later flee their homes. There are many different reasons that different characters in William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet could be blamed for the reckless and impulsive actions leading to Juliet’s having to fake her own death in the play, but although some people believe that Juliet was at fault for her own “death” because she was reckless in love and it was her independent decision, I believe the most to blame is Friar because he failed to give good advice to Romeo and Juliet and encouraged them to make dangerous choices that would have major repercussions in the long run. After analyzing Shakespeare’s play The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, many people think that Juliet is responsible for her own “death” because she was reckless and wildly in love and committed to drinking the vial of her own choice. In act four of the tragedy, Juliet first goes to Friar for counseling about Romeo, and runs into Paris on the way who tells her how excited he is to get married with her the next …show more content…

L 52-54. This statement from Juliet shows how she was not thinking plausibly and was threatening to do reckless things with major effects on herself and the people she loved. It also supports the claim that Juliet is at fault for her own “death” because of her wild and impulsive decision-making in this statement to the extent where she would have ended her own life right there, and that she didn’t think ahead of what would happen as a result. The other reason that people believe Juliet is to blame for her fake death is because she was given the vial as an option from Friar and she had full power in deciding if she wanted to drink it or not. Juliet also had the power to leave it or come up with another plan, but she decided to commit to drinking the sleeping potion by her own independent choice, showing that it was fully her responsibility for her “death”. In the play, Juliet has a soliloquy when she contemplates drinking the potion and reflecting on her fears and hopes after taking it. After some thought, Juliet proclaims to herself that she is doing it for the sake of her marriage to

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Is Romeo to blame for his and Juliet's deaths? Romeo is the one to blame for his and Juliet's deaths. Romeo is because he is the one who bought a potion and killed himself. By Romeo doing that, when Juliet woke up she killed herself when she saw Romeo dead. There is evidence to support this as well.

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This quote shows that he died drinking the poison because Juliet, who appears dead, is just sleeping because of the Friars

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Passionate love deteriorates Romeo and Juliet’s judgment which leads to their inevitable downfall. William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet depicts the unfortunate circumstances of two naive teenagers that become deeply infatuated with one another. Despite their families’ profound aversion towards one another, Romeo and Juliet secretly get married and the feud between their families gradually diverges their marriage. In order to revive her marriage, Juliet and Friar Lawrence strategize a plan to fake her own death.

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The demise of Romeo and Juliet can be directly blamed upon society ideas and ideals of individuals surrounding them. While Romeo and Juliet killed themselves, this could have been prevented if not for others' morals. The idea of dueling to preserve one's image or family's image with one’s own life is an old idea present through Romeo and Juliet. This was presented when Mercutio was slain because he stood in for a duel of honor between Tybalt and Romeo. Ideals such as Honor Culture are a small part of what society can do with the dominant cultural expectations and political authority.

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Juliet’s plan to avoid marriage with Paris, is what starts the downward spiral towards their deaths. When Juliet is told she must marry Paris, she storms out, to find friar for “his remedy” and states that “if all else fail, myself have the power to die” (III.iiiii.74). Juliet is upset at her family and makes dramatic statements that she would rather die than marry Paris. Juliet’s choosing to go to Friar for remedy is impulsive by Juliet, especially considering that she hadn’t even stopped to consider other ways to avoid marriage, or perhaps talked to her family. This action results in Juliet sitting in her room, holding a potion that could save her from marrying Paris, or end terribly.

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In a dim room, the light of a candle sparkles on the pages of Romeo and Juliet. This is the perfect place to relax in the classic love story of a star crossed with significant others. Romeo and Juliet, also known as The Merchant of Venice, is a play by William Shakespeare. It is set in the Italian city of Verona. The plot centers around the rivalry between the families of the Montague family and the Capulet family.

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Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous tragic love stories in literature. The two star-crossed lovers are doomed from the start due to their tragic flaws and the society they live in. Romeo's impulsive nature and tendency to act without thinking ultimately lead to his and Juliet's downfall. Juliet's loyalty to her family and desire to please them blinds her to the fact that their feud with the Montagues is actually the root of their tragedy. In addition, the society of Verona is corrupt, violent and oppressive, further pushing the young lovers towards their tragic end.

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