Who was to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? In this essay I will be exploring the reasons as to why some people would argue that a certain person or people are to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. I will show understanding of the plot‚ character and themes and Shakesperes use of language and dramatic devices within the play. Firstly‚ some people believe that the parents of Romeo and Juliet were to blame for their deaths because of the ongoing feud between the two families. The
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Romeo and Juliet Scene Comparison Both the 1968 traditional version and the 1996 modern version present Romeo and Juliet with the same Shakespearean dialogue‚ but the backstory of each is very different. The 1968 version is based in a village during medieval times‚ while the 1996 version places the Montague and Capulet families as two feuding companies in Verona Beach. In Act 3‚ scene 1‚ these differences are very apparent‚ and make a huge difference in how the scene plays out. Not only is the
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according voice’ he is saying that Paris has his approval but it is up to Juliet to make the final decision. The way Capulet handles the situation with Paris shows the love and kindness he feels for his daughter. Capulet allows Juliet to decide if she wants to marry this man. This wouldn’t have happened very often in Elizabethan times as the richer families often married for wealth not love and here Capulet is asking‚ not telling‚ Juliet to marry this wealthy man. He doesn’t treat her as a piece of furniture
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The Cause of the Tragic Death of Romeo and Juliet There is many to blame for the death of Romeo and Juliet‚ but some people have a more immense impact than others. The author William Shakespeare wrote the Play The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet during 1591 and 1596‚ which impacted the language of play due to how people spoke during that time. Some of the main characters that Shakespeare decide included in his play are Romeo‚ Juliet‚ Mercutio‚ and the Friar. The play takes place in Verona‚ Italy where
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In the Shakespearian play “Romeo and Juliet‚” Friar Laurence is guilty for the tragic deaths of both Romeo and Juliet. Friar Laurence marries Romeo and Juliet secretly despite the fact that he knows about the feud between the Montague and Capulet households. He justifies his actions by saying that the marriage between Romeo and Juliet will end the feud. Friar Laurence is responsible for the lovers’ deaths as he marries them without their parents’ permission which went against the societal normalities
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very happy‚ but some do. Romeo and Juliet is the most famous and well known Shakespeare written love tragedy ever told.The story revolves around two young‚star-crossed lovers‚who cannot understand the hatred of an older generation.This eventually leads to the death of them.Many things may have ended the deaths of Romeo and Juliet but ‚Lord capulet and Romeo play the strongest roles in the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. In Shakespeare’s love tragedy Romeo and Juliet‚ the Lord Capulet is one
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Young LoveFriar Lawrence is guilty for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet because he is irresponsible‚ cowardly and thoughtless. First of all‚ Friar Laurence agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet. “For By your leave‚ you shall not stay alone till holy church incorporate two in one” (6.6 .36 - 37). This proves Friar Lawrence is guilty of marrying them and this leads to their deaths. This proves Friar Lawrence is guilty of marrying Them which leaves them to their deaths‚ in the end‚ it is irresponsible of the
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Who is Really Responsible for the Deaths of Romeo and Juliet? William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy about two characters from feuding families who are brought together by fate. Romeo‚ a Montague‚ falls in love with Juliet‚ a Capulet‚ even though she is to be married to Count Paris‚ kinsman to Prince Escalus. Romeo and Juliet’s parents would not have approved their marriage. In secrecy‚ Friar Lawrence marries Romeo and Juliet‚ lies to Juliet’s parents about the situation‚ and creates
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We are talking about Romeo and Juliet written by Shakespeare. This is Shakespeare’s most popular plays of his lifetime and his most performed play. Romeo and Juliet is about two families that one of their sons and the others daughter fell in love and then they both eventually die. The person that is responsible for Romeo and Juliet’s death is Friar Lawrence and he is a priest and makes potions. Friar Lawrence married them and he also set up a plan‚ so that Juliet didn’t have to marry Paris. He also
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tragic story of Romeo and Juliet. Many characters in the play had something to do with the end result of the deaths of Romeo and Juliet‚ and the end to one of the most famous love stories ever written. However‚ did one character contribute to their deaths more than the others? If so‚ which character’s actions affected Romeo and Juliet’s deaths the most? Friar Laurence had the biggest impact on the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. Friar Laurence was the one that married Romeo and Juliet‚ “…for by your leaves
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