Impulsiveness In Romeo And Juliet

Romeo and Juliet Essay
“These violent delights have violent ends/ And in their triump die, like fire and powder/ Which, as they kiss, consume,” In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, two star-crossed lovers, who find each other at a ball, fall in infatuation with each other. Love overtakes their mind as well as their hearts in this tragedy and die in each other arms. Friar Laurence’s advisory, Romeo’s impulsiveness and Mercutio’s wittiness are responsible for the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet’s death.

Friar Laurence’s advisory is a key factor to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. Friar Laurence was the wise adviser to Romeo and Juliet; he keeps their secret and helps them be together. Laurence is the one who marries the two, hoping the marriage
“Why, such is love’s transgression. Griefs of mine own lie heavy in my breast,... Love is a smoke raised with the fume of sighs; Being purged, a fire sparkling in lovers' eyes; Being vexed, a sea nourished with loving tears. What is it else? A madness most discreet, A choking gall, and a preserving sweet,” He is fonding over Rosalind before the party and as soon as he sees Juliet, he's suddenly in love with her. It is “love at first sight” and he forgets all about Rosalind. Another aspect is when Mercutio is killed by Tybalt; Romeo quickly acts to avenge his death and kills Tybalt,”Alive in triumph—and Mercutio slain!/ Away to heaven, respective lenity,/ And fire-eyed fury be my conduct now./ 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 go with him.” Romeo acting on impulse is a contributor to the deaths of Romeo and
He is the one that initiated the fight between him and Tybalt; Mercutio taunts and provokes him,”And but one word with one of us? Couple it with something. Make it a word and a blow.” Mercutio draws his sword and fights Tybalt because Romeo will not fight him himself. Leading himself to be killed, an enraged Romeo declares his love for Juliet has made him effeminate, and that he should have fought Tybalt in Mercutio’s place,”O calm, dishonorable, vile submission! Alla stoccata carries it away. Tybalt, you ratcatcher, will you walk?” When Tybalt, still angry, storms back onto the scene, Romeo draws his sword; they fight and Romeo kills Tybalt. This creates a bigger conflict for Rome resulting in him being banished from Verona and Juliet. ACT 3 Mercutio taunting Tybalt is one responsibility for the deaths of Romeo and