Romeo And Juliet Who Is To Blame Essay

Callie Dorsett
English 1
03.08.2023

The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet

Richard Le Gallienne once said, “ If Romeo and Juliet make a tragedy of it nowadays, they have only themselves to blame of their own mismanagement.”. Many say that statement to be true, myself included. Who is to blame for the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet has long been argued. Although the feuding families of Montague and Capulet can be blamed for the tragedy, Tybalt, Juliet, and Romeo all contribute to the tragedy to varying extents. Tybalt incites unnecessary violence that complicates the plot and Romeo’s marriage. Juliet lacks caution against the terrible consequences of their marriage. Romeo’s brash impulsiveness worsens the plot and contributes to the tragedy. These characters and

He incites unnecessary violence against Romeo, kills Mercutio, and complicates the plot and Romeo and Juliet’s marriage. When Romeo was found at the Capulet party, Tybalt was furious. Grandly representing the house feud between the Capulets and Montagues, he sent a letter to Romeo, challenging his life. Even when told to let the matter go, Tybalt insists to duel Romeo. His insistent dueling ends up killing Mercutio instead of Romeo. We see this in Act 3, Scene 1 when Tybalt says," Boy this shall not excuse the injuries that thou hast done me. Therefore turn and draw."(pg.119). This quote demonstrates Tybalt's insistent challenge of Romeo's life, even when Romeo refuses. If Tybalt accepted Romeo's wishes, a duel between Tybalt and Mercutio wouldn't have occurred. Therefore, Mercutio wouldn't have died and Romeo would not have been incited to revenge. This actual event leads to the death of Tybalt, and the banishment of Romeo. This complicates Juliet's and his marriage, making it difficult for Romeo to know the plan created to release Juliet from county Paris's clutches, contributing to the