Romeo And Juliet They Did It To Ourselves Analysis
Romeo and Juliet: They Did it to Themselves
The fall of Romeo and Juliet is a culmination of many factors. A controlling father, an ongoing feud and a gullible friar all contribute to this catastrophe, but, for the most part, it was Romeo and Juliet themselves that lent a hand to their own doom. The two lovers were fated to meet and die, but this never could've happened without their help. Had they been patient and rational, perhaps the situation would've worked itself out, but what can one expect from a couple of thirteen year olds who insist that they are in love? The first instance of Romeo's immaturity occurs when he first encounters the lovely Juliet. He know that the party is hosted by the Capulets, and yet he still chooses …show more content…
Her parents may have still forced her to marry
Paris, but maybe they would've reconsidered had they known how strongly Juliet felt for Romeo. Of course the hate solidified when Romeo killed Tybalt, another instance of rash behavior. Juliet is very rash and impractical also. Though more realistic than Romeo, she has a tendency to incorporate melodrama into her actions. She goes to the friar desperately for some of his wisdom, and before he even has a chance to think she threatens suicide with a knife. How impatient she is! She accepts the friar's potion without any reservations and drinks it down without considering the ramifications. The poison could be what "the friar hath minist'red to have
[her] dead"(1085) so that he won't get in trouble for marrying the two young lovers. Juliet could die and yet she doesn't care because her Romeo has been banished. Sounds a little too dramatic, Juliet is but a child. Upon seeing Juliet "dead" in her tomb, Romeo again acts rashly kills Paris.
At this point, his actions have made it nearly impossible for the Capulets to accept him. Not only has he killed Tybalt but also the famous Paris, the mate from a higher social class. Romeo has no choice now but to end his own life
The fall of Romeo and Juliet is a culmination of many factors. A controlling father, an ongoing feud and a gullible friar all contribute to this catastrophe, but, for the most part, it was Romeo and Juliet themselves that lent a hand to their own doom. The two lovers were fated to meet and die, but this never could've happened without their help. Had they been patient and rational, perhaps the situation would've worked itself out, but what can one expect from a couple of thirteen year olds who insist that they are in love? The first instance of Romeo's immaturity occurs when he first encounters the lovely Juliet. He know that the party is hosted by the Capulets, and yet he still chooses …show more content…
Her parents may have still forced her to marry
Paris, but maybe they would've reconsidered had they known how strongly Juliet felt for Romeo. Of course the hate solidified when Romeo killed Tybalt, another instance of rash behavior. Juliet is very rash and impractical also. Though more realistic than Romeo, she has a tendency to incorporate melodrama into her actions. She goes to the friar desperately for some of his wisdom, and before he even has a chance to think she threatens suicide with a knife. How impatient she is! She accepts the friar's potion without any reservations and drinks it down without considering the ramifications. The poison could be what "the friar hath minist'red to have
[her] dead"(1085) so that he won't get in trouble for marrying the two young lovers. Juliet could die and yet she doesn't care because her Romeo has been banished. Sounds a little too dramatic, Juliet is but a child. Upon seeing Juliet "dead" in her tomb, Romeo again acts rashly kills Paris.
At this point, his actions have made it nearly impossible for the Capulets to accept him. Not only has he killed Tybalt but also the famous Paris, the mate from a higher social class. Romeo has no choice now but to end his own life