Romeo And Juliet Humanism
Sarah Webb
Period 8 World Humanities
May 10, 2013
Romeo and Juliet Analytical Essay
One of the greatest flaws within human nature is impulsivity; the instinct to make decisions or actions without forethought. The world famous playwright
Romeo and Juliet by
William Shakespeare, reveals many of the flaws humans posses as family rivals, Romeo and
Juliet secretly and rapidly fall in love and get married. However their marriage does not last long as they falsely make a series of poor and impulsive decisions and that evidently lead to the deaths of the young children. Romeo and Juliet depicts the flaws within human nature’s instinct to make impulsive decisions through the characters Romeo, Friar Lawrence and Lord Capulet, that ultimately lead to tragic consequences.
Impulsivity is evident in the character Romeo Montague when he abruptly asks Friar
Lawrence to marry him and Juliet. After knowing Juliet for a matter of hours, Romeo immediately asks for her hand in marriage which she agrees too after moments of persuasion. In the plan to exclude both his and Juliet’s family from this happening, Romeo goes to his father like figure or mentor, Friar Lawrence for advice and permission. Being a wise mentor and priest,
Friar Lawrence is in shock of how fast Romeo’s relationship has resumed and reluctantly advised him. Romeo proves to the friar that he wants to take his engagement to the next level as be begs,
“I’ll tell thee as we pass, but this I pray, that thou consent to marry us today.” (2, 3, 6768.)
Romeo’s impulsive side is revealed as he asks Friar Lawrence to confirm his decision and desire to marry Juliet. Romeos lack of contemplation is clear considering that Romeo has known Juliet for less than a day, he doesn 't have consent from his parents and their families are feuding.
Although Friar Lawrence is obliged to be insightful and considerate in every decision, his flaw is portrayed as his actions are done without forethought. After
Period 8 World Humanities
May 10, 2013
Romeo and Juliet Analytical Essay
One of the greatest flaws within human nature is impulsivity; the instinct to make decisions or actions without forethought. The world famous playwright
Romeo and Juliet by
William Shakespeare, reveals many of the flaws humans posses as family rivals, Romeo and
Juliet secretly and rapidly fall in love and get married. However their marriage does not last long as they falsely make a series of poor and impulsive decisions and that evidently lead to the deaths of the young children. Romeo and Juliet depicts the flaws within human nature’s instinct to make impulsive decisions through the characters Romeo, Friar Lawrence and Lord Capulet, that ultimately lead to tragic consequences.
Impulsivity is evident in the character Romeo Montague when he abruptly asks Friar
Lawrence to marry him and Juliet. After knowing Juliet for a matter of hours, Romeo immediately asks for her hand in marriage which she agrees too after moments of persuasion. In the plan to exclude both his and Juliet’s family from this happening, Romeo goes to his father like figure or mentor, Friar Lawrence for advice and permission. Being a wise mentor and priest,
Friar Lawrence is in shock of how fast Romeo’s relationship has resumed and reluctantly advised him. Romeo proves to the friar that he wants to take his engagement to the next level as be begs,
“I’ll tell thee as we pass, but this I pray, that thou consent to marry us today.” (2, 3, 6768.)
Romeo’s impulsive side is revealed as he asks Friar Lawrence to confirm his decision and desire to marry Juliet. Romeos lack of contemplation is clear considering that Romeo has known Juliet for less than a day, he doesn 't have consent from his parents and their families are feuding.
Although Friar Lawrence is obliged to be insightful and considerate in every decision, his flaw is portrayed as his actions are done without forethought. After