Ellen Ahn Mrs. McGowan English 2B June 8, 2023 “Romeo and Juliet” is a striking romance and tragedy that has resonated throughout readers throughout the ages. The tragedy could be described as the most alluring part, as it adds to the dramatization and emotion it is able to evoke. As many know, Romeo and Juliet meet their untimely death as star crossed lovers subsequent to the end of the story. Many have questioned what has directly led to such a poignant end, and it can be claimed that the majority of the blame could be placed on their family relationships because of the lack of communication and understanding, expectations, and the value of family loyalty. Because Romeo and Juliet’s respective families were unable to communicate or understand …show more content…
An example of this is in Act III scene 5 which says, “An you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An you be not, hang, beg, starve, die in the streets, / For, by my soul, I'll ne'er acknowledge thee” (Shakespeare). To bring context, Lord Capulet is stating how she must marry Capulet without complaint or protest as she is doing now or harsh punishments will follow. It outlines how Juliet does not get autonomy over her own situation and will be forced to marry Paris no matter what because that’s just the expectation for girls her age. Even in Act I scene 2 it states, “But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart; My will to her consent is but a part” (Shakespeare). Which shows that her Father is telling Paris he has permission to marry her and he has given him “consent” to his daughter. It highlights the more transactional aspect of relationships and how they are not primarily out of love and often one-sided. The expectations put onto Juliet by her Father is for Juliet to be in a loveless marriage with objection, this leads to her death as she does find a deeper and mutual connection of love that is not assigned to her by her family which defies the expectations. The Influence of Parents and Friends on the Quality and Stability of Romantic Relationships: A Three-Wave Longitudinal Investigation by Susan Sprecher and Diane Felmlee also explains …show more content…
Capulets and Montagues feud fiercely throughout the play, this had an adverse effect with Romeo and Juliet’s relationships with their families leading to their demise. Juliet's sad soliloquy in Act 3, Scene 2 illustrates the impact of family feuds on Romeo and Juliet's lives, resulting in their tragic death. Juliet laments Romeo's exile, "O serpent heart, hid with a flowering face! Did ever dragon keep so fair a cave? Beautiful tyrant!" "Angelic fiend!" (Shakespeare). These lines show Juliet's conflicted emotions as she deals with the realization that her beloved Romeo, a Montague, has become an enemy as a result of their feuding families, but more importantly the murder of her cousin. Another factor loyalty to family induced was when Romeo murders Tybalt. Though Romeo continuously tries to prevent fighting a Capulet, when Mercutio is slain, he has a duty to his family and friend and goes to kill Tybalt. The death of Tybalt is a huge factor to the end of Romeo and Juliet as that’s what gets Romeo exiled and Juliet desperate to escape. It’s clear throughout the play that there is a split between the Capulets and the Montagues, and the parents instill this in their children and give a sense of duty to family and a loyalty to their blood despite the conditions. Youth and Privacy in Romeo and Juliet by Rachel Prusko as it speaks on how many of the issues within Romeo and Juliet are because young teens were
The troubles that we witness in Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, is something that can not be blamed on one family. It has to be blamed on a single person. That person is Tybalt, nephew to Lady Capulet and cousin of Juliet. Tybalt did many things in order to “stir the pot” and cause unrest. For instance, Tybalt wants to kill Romeo at the ball held by the Capulets.
Saying she can "An you be not, hang, beg, starve, die in the streets"(iii.v.193) if she decided to not marry paris. Which caused her to go to the friar and make the plan that ultimately got her and Romeo killed. If Juliet's parents allowed her to have a say in who she could marry, the story would have had a better outcome. There are arguments to my claim saying the capulets parents cared about peace in the city of verona. Like when lord capulet called off Tybalt when Romeo showed up at their party. "
Their strong urge to always begin a brawl, lead to their own deaths and Romeo’s banishment. Their deaths increased hatred amongst the families, while Romeo’s banishment caused Juliet’s depression, encouraging the Capulet family to arrange her wedding with Paris. Mercutio also placed a curse on both the Montagues and the Capulets which played out when Romeo and Juliet died. Tybalt was, of all the people in the story the most determined and passionate in furthering the feud. Mercutio saw the feud as a game, that he loved playing.
In the story, it states, "Three times now, riots have broken out in this city, all because of a casual word from you, old Capulet and Montague." (Shakespeare I.I) This means that the family fought so much that it began to make it hard for Romeo and Juliet to say anything about their marriage. Then the fighting got so bad that they ended up dying. The parents were never involved and couldn't even tell that their kids had found the love of their
( Romeo & Juliet, Prologue 5-10). This reveals that the two families had an important role in Romeo and Juliet's tragedy. They let their resentment affect the lives of others, and many members of these families paid the price, including Tybalt and Mercutio. They were shown in the play, attempting to murder one another and causing havoc on others. Romeo and Juliet became caught up in this conflict and had no alternative but to accept death as the conclusion.
In a way, the two families are foils of each other: the Montagues appear to be rather caring, composed, and humble throughout the play, while the Capulets appear to be the complete opposite: hardy, flashy, and aggressive. The opening brawl is triggered by the Capulets, and so is the climax fight: Mercutio’s death, after Tybalt brashly challenges Romeo. The Capulet family’s choleric personalities are displayed on numerous occasions: “What, drawn and talk of peace? I hate the word as I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee.” (I.1.71-72) Tybalt hollers before starting a massive brawl, or when Tybalt states “Romeo, the love I bear thee can afford no better term than this: thou art a villain.”
Kate Tingley, Poole English 9 05 April 2023 Romeo and Juliet Essay Romeo and Juliet had star-crossed love with a dooming end. With such a sudden start and end it raises the question, who’s at fault for these tragic deaths? The story of Romeo and Juliet, set in Verona, is about two teenagers from feuding families, the Montagues and Capulets, who after a brief encounter, fall into a love sworn to fail. Destined to be enemies, their marriage was hidden, and the many secrets that followed led to fast and inevitable deaths. In the Article, “Who can be blamed for the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet”, Radlicz over-expands Tybalt's role in what resulted in Romeo and Juliet’s death, but gave an accurate analysis of the faults of Friar and Romeo.
Andres Raygoza Mrs. Rudolph English 9-6 26 April 2023 Romeo and Juliet Rough Draft A common misconception is that Juliet is to blame for her and Romeo’s deaths but really Romeo is. In Shakespeare's Tragedy of Romeo And Juliet, two star crossed lovers fall in love and end up getting married without thinking of any repercussions, ends in a failure. This failure could of been easily avoided and Romeo is to blame for his and Juliet’s death. Romeo is to blame for his and Juliet’s death because he is under control by girl’s look and steered by his hormones, which justifies why he rushed to marry Juliet.
He is initially presented as a caring and concerned father who wants the best for his daughter. However, his actions throughout the play suggest that he is more concerned with maintaining his reputation and his family's honor than with his daughter's happiness. He arranges Juliet's marriage to Paris without her consent and becomes angry when she defies him. His rigid and inflexible attitude contributes to the tragic ending of the play. When Tybalt kills Romeo's friend Mercutio, Romeo is consumed by rage and seeks revenge.
The Guilt of the Capulets Blindsightedness, need for vengeance, and absolute selfishness. These actions caused many deaths in Shakespeare’s writing. In the 1500s, young women didn’t have a lot of say in what happened in their lives, such was the case with Juliet. In William Shakespeare’s drama, Romeo and Juliet, Juliet and Romeo were two star-crossed lovers. But nobody could know because of their families' continuous hatred for each other.
Gungaadash Dagiijanchiv ENG2D Lindsay Nicol June 6, 2023 Capulets and Montagues' failure as parents Romeo and Juliet, a play written by William Shakespeare of star-crossed lovers of Romeo and Juliet examines how easily young people can be lost and misinterpret things without proper parental guidance in their lives. Both Montagues and Capulets' love for their children was overshadowed by their failure to understand their children's feelings and it created distance between parent and child. As result, both Romeo and Juliet never felt safe sharing their dear secrets with their parents, without parental guidance two lost star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet made many unintended wrong judgments until their very last decision to end their lives tragically.
The feud between the Capulet and Montague families is the central conflict in the play. This feud prevented Romeo and Juliet from being together openly and forced them to resort to desperate measures to be together. The hatred between the families also led to a series of violent events, including the deaths of Mercutio and Tybalt, which further escalated the tension. The impulsive nature of Romeo and Juliet also contributed to the tragic ending of the play. The two lovers acted on their emotions without considering the consequences of their actions.
Therefore, Tybalt is a significant character whom has been affected by the hate of rivalry between both family and impacted the destruction of Romeo and juliets
William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is a perfect example of how poor choices don’t only affect one’s own futures but also those of their communities. Romeo and Juliet fall in love despite their families, the Montagues and the Capulets, being enemies. The two marry in secret and plan to live a happy life together before a deadly fight breaks out between the Montagues and the Capulets and the lovers are separated. The heartbreaking story consists of risky decisions and bad timing. Romeo’s own impulsive nature, demonstrated when he kills Juliet’s kinsman, breaks Verona’s law of banishment, and suicidal act, all contribute to the tragic end of Romeo and Juliet.
Tara Jahns Ms. Zita Szigeti Language and Literature Advanced 9 9th of March 2015 English Essay Summative Assessment of Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet is such an interesting play because even now, five hundred years later we are still talking and learning about this play. It is so relatable till date because people fall in love now as Romeo and Juliet did, families fight, as the Montagues and Capulets did. We can relate to each character in some. Which is what makes this play so compelling and lets it live, five hundred years later. Romeo and Juliet is a tragic tale of two lovers, separated by an epic feud of their two houses (Romeo a Montague and Juliet a Capulet.)