Who Is To Blame For The Deaths Of Romeo And Juliet Essay

Romeo and Juliet essay

In William Shakespeare 's, “Romeo and Juliet” two star-crossed lovers, both apart of opposing families, sought for true love which ends in calamitous deaths. Many are to blame for their deaths, but the one’s who should be ashamed of themselves and who are the most guilty are the Capulets. One reason why the Capulets should be condemned is because of their disregard of Juliet and her happiness. When Juliet first found out that Romeo was a Montague, she was devastated because this meant she couldn 't marry him due to their family’s feud. The Capulets only wanted what would benefit them, not their daughter. For example, the Capulet’s first choice of marriage for Juliet was Paris due to him being a Capulet and therefore wouldn’t cause controversy. Juliet’s obvious response was no because she would rather be with Romeo. Instead of accepting their daughter’s wishes, Lord Capulet yells, “Hang thee, young baggage! Disobedient

Lady Capulet ignores her daughter’s desperate pleas to say who she actually wanted to marry. After Juliet learns that she will be forced to marry Paris, she exclaims, “Delay this marriage for a month, a week. Or, if you do not, make the bridal bed in that dim monument where Tybalt lies.” (Act 3.Scene 5.page 9) Juliet would rather die than to be married to Paris. Lady Capulet was ignorant in responding with, “Talk not to me, for I’ll not speak a word. Do as thou wilt, for I have done with thee.” (Act 4.Scene 5. Page 9) Lady Capulet is so oblivious to Juliet’s wishes. She has no remorse that her daughter is willing to die to be with her true love. What is so ironic about this, is that Juliet is about to make such a critical and life-changing decision that could heavily impact her future but all her mother cares about is herself. If the mother listened to Juliet, then she would have not been so compelled to take the