Romeo and Juliet
Who or what was to blame for the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet? William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” is a tale of two “star-crossed lovers” torn apart by their feuding families. ... The family feud is a contributing factor while the actions of Romeo; Juliet, the Nurse, the friar and the prince also cause damage. The love Romeo and Juliet share blossoms against a backdrop of hate. ... Romeo and Juliet would not have kept their love a secret, nor would it have been forbidden. ... Due to the feuding families Romeo and Juliet were forced to marry in secret. To get to her wedding Juliet had to lie to her parents, and pretended she was going to confession. The fight resulting in Romeo’s banishment was also caused by the feud. Tybalt wanted to fight Romeo. Romeo did not and in his place Mercutio fought Tybalt. ... Initially it seems his only mistake was marrying Romeo and Juliet in secret. ... He has the responsibility of getting the news of the plan to Romeo but fails. ... This may make the audience feel that the Friar is abandoning Juliet. ... Come go good Juliet, I dare no longer stay. ... Friar Lawrence seems to be the one person who Romeo and Juliet can turn to when they need help. For example, when the Nurse betrays her, Juliet turns to the Friar. ... The self-indulgent, fairytale-like romantic love of Romeo and Juliet eventually led to their deaths. Romeo acted far too impulsively in his decision to marry Juliet and he proposed without considering the consequences of his actions. He also raced to Verona when he found out Juliet was ‘dead’. ... Romeo ignores advice given to him by Friar Lawrence who tells him to “. ... ” Act 2, Scene 6, Lines 14-15 Romeo ignores the Friar’s warning. The Friar is surprised and suspicious that Romeo’s affections for Roseline have strayed so quickly. This makes the audience doubt whether or not Romeo’s feelings for Juliet are genuine when we have already seen how fickle and melodramatic he is already. At the opening of the play Juliet is submissive and obedient. ... She too on meeting Romeo, acts hastily in her proposal of marriage. ... ” Act 2, Scene 2, Line 43 Juliet herself had the feeling their arrangements would not run according to plan.