Who Is To Blame For The Death Of Romeo And Juliet?

Teenagers rely on explosive feelings to be satisfied and entertained with their life. The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet written by William Shakespeare takes place in fair Verona where dear sweet Romeo falls in love with Juliet on first sight, marries her the day after they meet, kills Tybalt and is banished from Verona, and finally crosses back into Verona to kill himself. All of this takes place because of Romeo's desperation leading him to make rash decisions, resulting in Romeo and Juliet's death. Romeo is highly driven by passion, leading him to make quick decisions without regard to the consequences. Mercutio convinces Romeo to go to the Capulet party after being devastated about his rejection from Rosaline. At the party Romeo lays eyes

A fight between Tybalt and Mercutio breaks out when Romeo backs down to Tybalt's threat. Romeo further interferes with the fight, leading to Tybalt killing Mercutio, sending Romeo into a spiraling rage to avenge his friend's death.“Alive in triumph, and Mercutio slain?/ Now, Tybalt, take the ‘villain’back again/ That late thou gavest me, for Mercutio’s soul/ Is but a little way above our heads,/ Staying for thine to keep him company./ Either thou or I, or both, must Romeo never thought that interfering with a minor fight could get Mercutio killed and the sudden death of his friend scares and devastates him as anyone would feel. With this fear he could’ve loathed or mourned his friend’s death but instead he went the route of vengeance, his rage and madness clouding his thoughts and making him feel like that was the only choice. Romeo doesn’t have remorse for his choices until Tybalt lies dead before him as he takes a step back to realize what he has done. Balthasar delivers the news to Romeo that Juliet was seen dead as Romeo begins to break down crying out,“Well, Juliet, I will lie with thee tonight./ Let’s see for the

Spiraling over a girl he just met, Romeo doesn’t consider peace in this situation as the mortification that his true love has died consumes him and takes over his decisions from there on out, resulting in him taking his own life. For the last time, Romeo realizes he made the wrong choice just a second too late as he sees Juliet wake up as he perishes. It’s arguable that fate was the cause of the young lovers death; however Romeo’s impulsive actions and poor decisions are the real cause of their end. Romeo’s impulsive actions are seen by many in the play, including Juliet. During Romeo and Juliet’s time on the balcony, Romeo confesses his love and desire to be with Juliet. Taken aback by his willpower she argues, “I have no joy of this contract tonight./It is too rash, too unadvised, too sudden;” disregarding her pleas he still pursues her (Shakespeare II.ii. 117-118. See the corresponding section. Romeo should’ve respected what Juliet had to say and taken a step back in regards to her wishes. Instead, Romeo thought their relationship was fate and nothing, even themselves, could come between