Who Was Responsible For The Deaths Of Romeo And Juliet

In the play, Romeo and Juliet, there were many events that caused the death of Romeo and Juliet, such as the Capulet Party, the death of Mercutio, and Friar Lawrence’s plan to let Romeo and Juliet be together. If none of these events occurred, maybe they would have survived. If they had not met at the Capulet party, they would not have fallen in love. If Mercutio had not been killed, Romeo would not have been banished. Finally, if Friar Lawrence had created a more ensuring plan to keep Romeo and Juliet together, the deaths of Romeo and Juliet never would have happened. Firstly, the Capulet party was the main factor in the tragic double suicide of Romeo and Juliet. This event is what built a solid foundation to continue the story. Romeo

If Tybalt was not taunting Mercutio, he never would have drawn. Despite that, the two fought, and Mercutio dies. If that never happened, Romeo would not have fought and killed Tybalt. “Tybalt, you rat-catcher, will you walk?” (III.I.74). Here, Romeo asks Tybalt to draw. The two fight and Tybalt dies. The death of Tybalt only led to more consequences for Romeo. As a result of the brawl, Prince Escalus banished Romeo from ever walking on the grounds of Verona again. “And for that offense, immediately we do exile him hence” (III.I.85-86). This is said by the prince, as he banishes Romeo from Verona. This punishment had a large effect on both Romeo and Juliet. The banishment meant that Romeo and Juliet would be unable to see each other. Obviously, this would cause Juliet to be very upset, but she is unable to tell her parents why she is upset, so she lies, and says she is mourning from the loss of her cousin, Tybalt. In Spite of this information, Capulet arranges for Juliet to marry County Paris. “She shall be married to this noble earl” (III.IV.21). Capulet wants Juliet to marry Paris in hopes of relieving her grief. However, Juliet is quite opposed to the

This plan seemed to be well thought out, but it seems he left out some important aspects of his plan. Friar’s plan started out with Juliet drinking a potion, to fool everyone, and make them think she was dead. They brought her to her grave after she was pronounced dead. “Alack the day, she’s dead, she’s dead, she’s dead!” (IV.V.23-24). Lady Capulet was understandably alarmed by the sudden news. If the Friar could have come up with a better plan, Juliet never would have been pronounced dead. The news that Juliet passed away was shocking and upsetting for everyone, but especially for one person in particular. Romeo did not take the news very well at all. Friar Lawrence sent letters to Romeo explaining the plan. The only problem was that Friar John, who was supposed to deliver the letters, but he was very ill and could not deliver the letters. Those letters were a main component of the plan as they explained everything to Romeo. If he had received the letters, he would not have killed himself. When received the devastating news about his wife, Juliet, he became instantly suicidal, went to an apothecary, bought poison, and quickly planned his death. He was planning on laying with Juliet forever. “Is will disperse itself through all the veins” (V.I.61). When he arrived at the grave, he found Juliet. He said his goodbyes, wasted no time and drank the poison, causing an instantaneous death. If Romeo had