Why did Romeo and Juliet have to end in such tragedy. Who is to blame when so many events shaped the outcome. It would make sense to say that it was the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues that is ultimately responsible. One could argue that it was Friar Lawrence and his deceitful plan that caused the tragedy. Another thought is that it is all on the messenger for not delivering the message to Romeo about the trick of Juliet's death. What about Romeo could it be him that is to blame? Romeo and Juliet is a play written by William Shakespeare in the 1590’s. It was written as a theatrical play with the purpose of entertainment. It is a marvelous work of art leaving the audience wishing that these events did not turn out the way …show more content…
He does not consider living a life without Juliet in it. This decision leads to the death of himself and Juliet. Lastly, Romeo is the most to blame for the events that occur in Romeo and Juliet because he is impulsive. Throughout the entire play Romeo acts impulsively. There are many examples of this including when Romeo decides to go to the Capulet’s house for a party in Act 1. Romeo knows that there is tension between the Capulets and his own family the Montagues but it takes only the thought of Rosalie being there to encourage him to go. He fails to consider that there could be trouble when he arrives in their home. In Act 3 scene 1 when Mercutio is killed by Tybalt, Romeo in his rage acts again on impulse, saying, “Alive, in triumph! and Mercutio slain! Away to heaven, respective lenity, And fire-eyed fury be my conduct now!”. Romeo kills Tybalt with his sword. Of course one of the most impulse examples is when Romeo falls in love with Juliet without even knowing who she is or even speaking with her. He is completely infatuated by her claiming; “ Did my heart love till now? forswear it, sight!” With all of these impulsive acts the deadly one is in the final