Andres Raygoza Mrs. Rudolph English 9-6 26 April 2023 Romeo and Juliet Rough Draft A common misconception is that Juliet is to blame for her and Romeo’s deaths but really Romeo is. In Shakespeare's Tragedy of Romeo And Juliet, two star crossed lovers fall in love and end up getting married without thinking of any repercussions, ends in a failure. This failure could of been easily avoided and Romeo is to blame for his and Juliet’s death. Romeo is to blame for his and Juliet’s death because he is under control by girl’s look and steered by his hormones, which justifies why he rushed to marry Juliet. When Romeo is rejected by Rosaline and Benvolio is asking Romeo to go to the party because there will be other girls, Romeo says “When the devout …show more content…
When Romeo is talking to Friar Lawerence about Juliet, Friar Lawerence says “Young men’s love then lies/ Not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes.” (2.3.67-68) What this quote means is that Young men fall in love with a girl's looks and don't fall in love because they feel a special connection between the two of them. What Friar Lawrence is trying to say is young men rush their love and don't really understand what true love feels like but Romeo constantly assures Friar Lawerence that this is the true love. Also Friar Lawerence warns Romeo about his rapid decisions could lead to unfortunate consequences and young love is usually fake love than real love. When Romeo is near Juliet’s tomb, he says to himself “I dreamt my lady came and found me dead... And breathed such life with kisses in my lips” (5.1.6-7) What this quote means is that Romeo is predicting what will take place inside the tomb. The dream is a reality check for Romeo because although he doesn’t know this, this is how it ends. Romeo is to blame for his and Juliet’s death because he ignores warning signs that Friar Lawerence gives to him and even with natural warnings, still acts and doesn't