Romeo And Juliet Tragedy Essay

A true Aristotelian tragedy is considered to contain characters with one single flaw. Characters such as these display actions that wholly influence the outcome of the tragedy. William Shakespeare does just that in the writing of Romeo and Juliet. The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet shall be considered an Aristotelian Tragedy as opposed to a tragic poem. This is true because every aspect of this poem adheres to the definition of Aristotelian. This poem should be considered an Aristotelian Tragedy because Romeo and Juliet committed their own flaw, which causes a chain reaction leading to their deaths. The two lovers are incontestably able to control their actions, yet they simply and eagerly choose not to. This is a decision completely...show more content...

As Thrasher has previously stated: "It is too perfect and too passionate for their world" (Page). He is saying how Romeo and Juliet think they are living in their own prefect world where nothing bad can happen to them. Soon reality will strike, and there will be no turning back. Furthermore, since they are teenagers who think they are in love, they do not understand what mistakes they are truly making by continuing with their romantic relationship. Romeo soon takes his love to the extreme when he continues to show his undying love for Juliet. In their reality, he believes "For fear of that, I still will stay with thee, / And never from this palace of dim night/Depart again" (V, iii, 115–117). Here, he is bestowing the ultimate sacrifice for Juliet. He does this to be with his one and only love for the rest of his life. This shows weakness on Romeo's part because for Juliet, Romeo is willingly paying the ultimate price, which is death. Rite then and there, Romeo commits a behemothic mistake, his suicide. Juliet, on the other hand, shows her weakness in her romance by indubitably wanting to marry Romeo the night she meets him. This is nothing but an immature and somewhat adolescent move because she clearly did not think before she made this irrational decision. Moreover, she seemingly gets so caught up in teenage love, that she does not want the feeling to ever end. She especially experiences this feeling when she yells "O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? \ Deny Get more content

"Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none."William Shakespeare. The genre of the play Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy and it is written by William Shakespeare. The reason this play is a tragedy is because during the whole play there was always a problem that occurred weather it was in the beginning middle or end of the play. The story has two main characters that fall in love but, the problem is their families hate each other and they have to hide their love for each other. These two characters are named Romeo and Juliet also the title of the play. Romeo is a Montague and they are the rival family of the Capulets, the girl Romeo is in love with(Juliet)is a Capulet. Romeo and Juliet met at a party the capulets where throwing a party that Romeo and a couple of other Montagues went to so they could go out and have a fun night because Romeo had been heartbroken about a girl who doesn't love him back. As soon as the Montegues get to the party Romeo see Juliet and they start to flirt and at first Romeo didn't know Juliet was a Capulet but then he saw her mother lady Capulet and soon they both found out that their families where rivals....show more content... Someone might think the nurse is to blame because she kept the ongoing relationship between Romeo and Juliet and communicated between the two when they didn't see each other. "You know not how to choose a man" (dupler 3) The nurse was trying to prevent the relationship from happening as soon as it started. The nurse tried to urge Juliet into marrying count Paris when her father told her she had too no question about it. The nurse wanted what was best for Juliet and she knew Romeo want and count Paris was because he would be stable for her and provide for her. The nurse cannot be to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet because the nurse was trying to urge Juliet away from Romeo and just marry count Paris like her father wanted her too and live a happy life with

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Sierra Davenport Mr. Gingery CP English 1 6 March 2013 Romeo and Juliet Tragedy of Fate or Tragedy of Character Romeo and Juliet is a story of a forbidden love, written by William Shakespeare. Some may say that it is a tragedy of fate. Fate is defined as forces outside of your control that makes things happen. An example of fate is when you miss your bus and meet the person who will turn out to be your spouse while you're standing on the platform waiting on the next bus. I think Romeo and Juliet is the exact opposite of fate, they undoubtedly took things into their own hands. The tragedy in this story didn't start until Romeo killed Mercutio, like I said; fate is when the forces outside of your control take action. Romeo...show more content...

There was a million and one ways to go about getting out of marrying Paris, this was by far the easiest but it resulted into Romeo believing she actually was dead. Lastly, the biggest tragedy of all, Romeo gets word from Balthasar that Juliet is dead and because Friar John wasn't able to get Friar Laurence's letter to Romeo explaining the plan and what was going to happen, Romeo, completely naГЇve, goes to the apothecary to get a poison to commit suicide to be with Juliet on the other side. He rides to Verona from Mantua to be beside Juliet when he kills himself and not knowing that Friar Laurence was coming, he says his last words and drinks the poison. When Juliet wakes and sees Romeo lying on the ground dead she is so dumbfounded and speechless that she was unable to leave, but because the watch was coming the Friar had to leave. So when Juliet was alone she took Romeo's dagger and out of pure character she stabs herself and she dies. This is Romeo and Juliet, the tale of a forbidden love. But as their inexorable love turned into a tale of adversity their distance began to sunder because of the acts of transgression, and the tyrannous consequences lead these star–crossed lovers aloof. The poison that ended the lives of Romeo and Juliet and ended the feud between the Montague's and Capulet's was definitely not fate. So therefore the tale written by William Shakespeare was indeed a terrible Get more content

What Is The Tragedy Of Romeo And Juliet Essay

Teenage romance tends to be really confusing and painful. However, even if it ends badly, it typically does not end in the death of either party. In the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, this unfortunately is not the case. Romeo's love for Juliet ends with both of their suicides. In the prologue to the play, it says "A pair of star–crossed lovers take their life"(Prologue line 6), suggesting that fate determined the deaths of these teenagers. This may be a romantic idea for a play, but this tragic ending likely results from the unwise decisions made by a fourteen year–old boy and a thirteen year–old girl. Romeo and Juliet's deaths happen due to Romeo's fickle attraction, Juliet's submission to his advances, and both of their reactions...show more content...

Moments after seeing her for the first time at the Capulets' party,, Romeo says "Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight, for I ne'er saw true beauty till this night" (Shakespeare 1.5.59–60). Less than an hour before this, Romeo thinks that he could never love anyone besides Rosaline, and now he forgets about her completely at the sight of Juliet. This kind of a situation should probably caution Romeo that he ought to give it a few days before he decides to profess his undivided love to this girl, but within the next few minutes, Romeo kisses Juliet for the first time, and she kisses him back. Although you might not think at first that this decision will lead to death, let us evaluate the circumstances. In this scene, Romeo's friends practically drag him into a party. The party is hosted by the Capulets, the mortal enemies of his family. Earlier that day, the two families engage in a fight in the streets, for the third time. A mask disguises Romeo from others identifying him. Under these conditions, it is conceivable that Romeo could make a better choice than kissing the first pretty girl he saw. This decision is the first of many questionable choices made by Romeo which lead to his Get more content

The Comedy and Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

The Prologue includes phrases like 'death–marked love' and 'fatal loins'. From this we might think that Romeo and Juliet is an unrelenting tragedy. Yet the first Act has many humorous moments. Consider the balance of tragedy and comedy in Act one, concluding whether it is on the whole humorous of tragic. As defined by Aristotle, 'tragedy evokes pity and fear in the audience.' On the other hand, comedy...show more content... Rest you merry." (Act One, Scene 2) This quote is particularly significant because Romeo is a figurehead Montague, the only son of Lord Montague, and it would seem obvious that the servant would recognize him. This scene is humorous, as the servant asked to deliver the invitations is unable to read, hence forth, asking Romeo to read it for him. This is very ironic, as the consequences leading from this invitation are particularly tragic. Capulet's party, scene 5, is another humourous event in the play, with jokes about corns in his welcoming speech, "Welcome gentlemen! Ladies that have their toes Unplagued with corns will walk a bout with you. Ah, my mistress, which of you all Will now deny to dance? She that makes dainty, She I'll swear hath corns. Am I come near ye now? " (Act One, Scene 5) There is a light–hearted feel to the scene, which is reflected in the film version of the play, directed by Baz Lurhmann, whichs especially accentuates this comic event with loud music, characters in drag, and fairground noises. However, Act One is not all comic events. It contains many tragic moments, and reveals that some events (such as the servant inviting Romeo to the party) contain more tragedy than once interpreted. The first act begins with a duel between the two houses. On stage, this opening scene would

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The Tragedy Behind Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet is a classic tragedy, that in which two people's love causes death and suffering. Each character in the play is affected by Romeo and Juliet's love in some form. The juvenile love between Romeo and Juliet caused tragedy to become the vision of this play, together they did not fully understand how their actions would affect their families and friends. The tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous love stories in english literature, the characters flaws and strengths are the main reason the play's popularity Romeo claimed to love Rosaline, and was sure she was the woman he wanted to be with. As soon as Romeo saw Juliet he knew he was in love, he says, "Beauty too rich for use, for earth too dear!" (Shakespeare.mit.edu) Romeo was so young he didn't understand how love works or anything really about love. He only focuses on beauty instead of inner beauty. This inexperienced way of thinking is the character flaw that lead to the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo falling in love with Juliet is a good example of what Russell Baker brings to attention in his essay, Becoming a writer, " Life is full of moments that change us, for better or worse, in major or minor ways." Romeo's decision...show more content... This lead him to become angry and eager to try to kill Romeo during their fight. "Romeo, the hate I bear thee can afford No better term than this, thou art a villain,"(Shakespeare.mit.edu) Tybaltsays this to Romeo right before their fight. Romeo was exiled due to his inability to think how his actions will have consequences. These consequences include his mother dying from the grief that came with her son's banishment. Lady Montague's death is another example of the tragic vision Shakespeare had while writing this play. Each bad decision Romeo makes leads to a tragic Get

Causes Of Romeo And Juliet Tragedy Essay

Romeo and Juliet, a tragedy written by the famous William Shakespeare. Two star–crossed lovers who are involved in a tragedy. Was this tragedy preventable? Is there a specific character that caused or can be blamed for this tragedy? Romeo caused the tragedy and would have prevented this tragedy by not being so irresponsible, hasty with his actions, and if he was more thoughtful. Romeo is the primary character who caused the tragedy. Romeo's irresponsibility was one of the causes for the tragedy. Romeo was irresponsible by sneaking into the Capulet's party. Romeo was at a party he wasn't invited to because during the party Tybalt noticed Romeo and informed Capulet of an intruder's presence, "Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe" (1.5.60) spoke Tybalt. This demonstrates Romeo's irresponsibility because he knew that something was wrong and unlawful but still decided to do it. In this example it was sneaking into the Capulet's party uninvited. This lead to him meeting Juliet and falling in love with her. His love for Juliet was a factor that caused the tragedy. Another example of Romeo's irresponsibility would be when he broke Prince Esculas's decree. Prince Esculas's decree was, "If ever you disturb our streets again your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace" (1.1.96–97). The decree means that if you disturb the streets of Verona you will be sentenced to death. Romeo broke Prince Esculas's decree by killing Tybalt in a street fight. In the text Benvolio is informing the

The Tragicall History Of Romeus And Juliet

Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' was penned sometime between 1594 and 1596 and it was said that Shakespeare used Arthur Brooke's narrative poem 'The Tragicall History of Romeus and Juliet' as the source for one of his most recognisable plays. This in itself derives from even earlier Italian works. Many editions of the play have been worked throughout the centuries as many of the earlier editions were perceived as faulty as the scripts had been relayed by actors of the play, and a lot of the speeches were supposedly incorrect. The text has been edited and perfected through the years and the current edition is based on the text established by G. Blakemore Evans in 1984 for the New Cambridge Shakespeare. Shakespeare has been adapted throughout the 20th and 21st century such as the 1935 version by George Cukor, Renato Castellani's in 1954, Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 version and then to the most recent 1996 version by Baz Luhrmann, the latter being the one I plan to analyse most throughout this study. To determine the author of a text, you must first consider the initial text and decide for yourself an initial interpretation of the work. Each creator such as a director or a writer must consider the themes and nature that the work must possess and thereby use their imagination to bring those themes to life. Understanding Shakespeare's verse is key to determine the essence of his plays, however his verse is something that many struggle to understand and so is a form which is very

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Romeo and Juliet: A Classically Modern Tragedy When someone says the name "William Shakespeare," one of the first things that comes to mind is usually Romeo and Juliet. Romeo and Juliet is a classic tragedy that has stood the test of time and is still cherished and taught in classrooms today. So what makes this piece of literature a play for the ages? Why has Romeo and Juliet survived for so long and is still so well known? One of the main reasons it is still loved and read in modern times is the fact that even though it was written centuries ago, it still stands as a relatable story. The resonance that different social issues in the play have with modern societal obstacles make Romeo and Juliet a relatable literary work for modern people One issue that can be taken from the play religious prejudice. Romeo and Juliet was most likely set in the year 1595, according to literary historians. This fits well within the period of the Protestant Reformation, between 1517 and 1648. Though we know for sure that the Capulet family are practicing Catholics, as Juliet is seen as a very religious Catholic, it is never revealed what religion the Montagues follow. One could draw the conclusion that they are possibly Protestants, and the reason that the two families hate each other is because of their difference in religion. Religious differences are one of the major causes of dispute in modern society, and back then was no different. Another major issue of the modern world that can be

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Have you ever seen a murder mystery movie before? If so, you would recall that the detective tries to look for clues that leads to the suspected murderer. In the play, Romeo and Juliet, the same format applies, however, the murdering was done by the victims, Romeo and Juliet. With the tragic play coming to an end, we, the readers, are left wondering, "Who is to blame for Romeo and Juliet's death?" While most characters may have a clear correlation to their suicide, the real murderer was in the stars, or in other words, fate murdered Romeo and Juliet. If fate had not have Romeo and Juliet's death already foretold, provide hardships for the two, and mess up the Friars scheme to save Romeo and Juliet's marriage, the play would not have been considered a tragedy. Firstly, fate's plan to kill Romeo and Juliet was introduced at the very beginning of the play. In the Prologue of Act 1, it states, " From forth the fatal loins of these two foes (Capulets and Montagues) a pair of star–crossed lovers take their life;..." (Act 1, prologue, lines 5–6). This quote states that both Romeo and Juliet are destined to die as William Shakespeare, the author of the play, tells the audience at the beginning. This shows that all in all, Romeo and Juliet were to die sooner or later enough as the prophecy was "written in the stars." The plan would come to prosper as at the end as Romeo and Juliet both had their spirits just above the mortal's heads. Secondly, in order to give a reason for

Romeo and Juliet Argumentative Paper

Have you ever heard of a story about two lovers who commit suicide because of a secret that was kept to keep them together? In the book Romeo and Juliet , by William Shakespeare, is about two lovers who come from two families who are enemies. The two fell inlove and their parents refuse to let them marry each other. At the end both the lovers die. This connects to my topic because of one secret that was kept to save them killed six people. Even though some may believe otherwise, there are times when secrets must be told so it doesn't lead to more problems. There are times when secrets must be told because it causes deaths. Romeo, son of Montague, and Juliet, daughter of capulet get...show more content...

First, because of Friar Lawrence kept the plan as a secret. Romeo thought Juliet was dead and kills himself. After that Juliet saw Romeo dead she kisses him then she stabs herself then She dies. This one secret cost Romeo's and Juliet's lives. Second, this secret caused problems by taking Romeo's and Juliet's lives. Others may say, secrets must be kept because they can hurt people. In an article by Irene Van, says that you can keep secrets about family and friends. Irene Van says, " Gossip about family or friends unless this is about something that worries you, in / which case you should tell a adult you trust" (Van.II). This proves that, Irene Van believes that secrets about family and friends should be kept because it can really hurt your friends feelings. Second, this could be true because if I tell my friend one of my secrets, I trust this person. If he or she is going to go and tell my secret to someone, I am not going to tell he/she any secrets. However, on the other hand, in the same article Irene Van says that any kind of touch should not be kept as a secret. Irene Van says, " Secrets that are not safe to keep:/ Any kind of touch" (Van.II). First, I would tell my parents if this happens to me because if I tell this secret to my friends, and they spread it, it would hurt me. Second, this can lead to more problems if I kept this as a secret from my parents because, the same thing will continue if I don't take Get

Romeo and Juliet as a Tragedy Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy, which was written by William Shakespeare in 1599. The Elizabethans totally believed in fate, they believed that your destiny was fated. They also believed that fate was fickle, it could change, one day everything would be good and the next day things could be really bad. If you challenged fate, it would take up the challenge. If it wasn't fate there are many more things which could have caused the tragedy; the feud, this means that everything that happens in Verona ends in violence, Friar Lawrence, shouldn't have married them and shouldn't have suggested such a dangerous plan, which was playing with their lives, the Nurse should have...show more content... Also the nurse agrees to be the go between, she thinks she has no choice because she is the servant and Juliet is the boss 'I am the drudge and toil in your delight'. Romeo and Juliet meet at the balcony and Juliet proposes to Romeo, so he goes to the friar to arrange the marriage. The friar marries them, when he wouldn't normally marry to people from different families because of the feud but this time he does. He doesn't want to at first, but he changes his mind as he thinks it may end the quarrel between the two families. But after they have got married; fate seems to turn against them. During the marriage ceremony Romeo says that now he has married Juliet nothing can go wrong. This challenges fate. When the fight starts Mercutio and Tybalt are only messing around but Romeo reminds them about the prince's decree. It is in this fight scene when fate starts to work against Romeo because when he steps in to stop the fight there is an accident and Mercutio gets killed. 'A plague a' both your houses! They have made worms' meat of me'. Mercutio curses both houses because he also blames Romeo for getting in the way. Romeo should report this to the prince but instead he starts fighting with Tybalt and this is serious because he reacts with his emotions and wants revenge. 'O I am fortunes fool' Romeo thinks that fate just wants to

____/4=____/100 Address the following prompt in a multi paragraph essay: How do patterns or contrasts in language reveal a central idea of Romeo and Juliet? Support your claims in answer to the question and demonstrate an understanding of the play. Cite several pieces of strong textual evidence in the form of direct quotations and parenthetical citations (act, scene line numbers). Do What Address The following prompt in a multi paragraph essay Support Your claims in answer to the question Demonstrate An understanding of the play Cite Several pieces of strong textual evidence in the form of direct quotations and parenthetical citations In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet fall in love when they are forbidden to be together. Romeo and Juliet then almost immediately get married which sets the plot for the rest of the play. This forbidden love and hasteful relationship ultimately leads to the demise of both Romeo and Juliet as well as many others throughout the play. The motif of haste in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is developed by the act of foreshadowing and the use of imagery to convey how hasteful actions can lead to one's demise. In the beginning of the play, the motif of haste is conveyed by foreshadowing the rest of the play. Two characters, Samson and Gregory attempt to start a fight with the house of Montague. Samson states "Nay, as they dare. I will bite my thumb at them, which is a disgrace to them, if they bear it. (bites his thumb)" (I.I.36–37). In the time that this play was written biting your thumb was a very disrespectful thing to do. This almost started a fight, but the prince and Benvolio realized what was going on and stopped the fight before anything bad happened. This foreshadows the other hasteful sword fights that will take place in the rest of the play. The only difference is that in the rest of the play it won't be stopped, which further proves that hasteful actions can lead to one's demise. Another example of haste can also be seen when Romeo gets the dreadful news that Juliet has died. Romeo's servant states that "I do beseech you, sir, have patience. Your looks are pale and wild, and do import Some misadventure." (V.I.27–39). This is foreshadowing Romeo's

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Was Romeo And Juliet A Tragedy?

Romeo and Juliet

In this romantic novel it describes the unending love between two lovers named Romeo and Juliet who's love is like no other. This novel holds the adventure, tragedy, love, hatred, violence and family feud that got between the two lovers. This breathtaking novel was written by the famous William Shakespeare. The main theme I am going to be focusing on is thelove and faith of Romeo and Juliet.

The question you may be asking is " Was Romeo and Juliet a tragedy?". In my opinion I think Romeo and juliet was a tragedy because of all the heartbreaking adventures they went through and how both sides of their families did not agree that their love together is true. One reason Romeo and juliet was a tragedy was because they were two young lovers who feel deeply in love but because of the family feud it became more and more difficult for them to see each other and it slowly drew them more and more apart. I believe this was a tragedy because their families are caring more about the feud than their young ones of the family falling in love. I also believe this is a tragedy because no one really knows how they feel about each other and because of the feud they have no choice but to hide those feelings.

My second reason for this tragedy was the punishments and the horrible lies they put...show more content...

Before the end of the novel Tybaltkills Mercutio and runs off. A while later Romeo sees Mercutio's body and instantly goes looking for Tybalt. Soon later Romeo finds Tybalt and dares a quarrel with him and Tybalt agrees. During their battle Romeo kills Tybalt with a slash and a stab of a sword. I think this is the main reason of the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet because Tybalt's family gains more hatred for Romeo and declares he will be exiled and shall not return to the city. Soon after Romeo tells the news to

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All Men rage, all men grieve

A tragedy cannot simply be defined, or even felt, it must be endured. Romeo and Juliet, names recognized by most members of society, and their story a quintessential staple is regarded as the standard of a great tragedy. A tragedy by definition is a story of human suffering that evokes a catharsis from audiences. Nevertheless the vital question of any enduring work is that despite being written over 400 years ago. Can this story still evoke the same sentiments from an audience that lives in a new world with different values, societal expectations and views of life?

Considering Romeo and Juliet was published in 1597, the Shakespearean world is unlike the modern times in which we occupy. In this time period, lack...show more content...

Most modern readers are simply high school and college students reading the play as a part of their mandatory curriculum. Or perhaps you may read Romeo and Juliet because "it's a classic" but we all at least know the story. To summarize girl meets boy, boy and girl fall in love, girl fakes death, boy kills himself, girl commits suicide too. Generally speaking, we assume the tragic part of Romeo and Juliet is the fact that two kids, in "love", loss everything they held dear because of their families' hatred for one another. If a student in a classroom can look past the status quo, or generally accepted interpretations of the story, anyone can relate to and sympathize with the fundamental assumption of Romeo and Juliet. In conclusion, I am not discussing whether Romeo and Juliet were "truly in love", that is not the topic of this essay. I am supposing that modern audiences can still regard this time weathered piece as a tragedy because of a fundamental assumption. To elucidate, we can all be young, foolish and have this world hurt us, the indubitable fact that we will all eventually suffer from our own tragic

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The tragedy of Romeo and Juliet

Once upon a time, there were two different families that didn't like each other called the Capulets and the Montagues. A girl on the capulet side named Juliet and a boy named Romeo from the montague family met and they fell in love. Throughout the book of William Shakespeare, the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, there have been many occasions where Romeo and juliet have shown being in love. Some things that show Romeo and Juliet are in love, is they both are willing to die for eachother, they are in love at first sight, and they are very excited to get married right away. This is why Romeo and Juliet are in love.

Romeo and Juliet are in love with each other because they would die for each other. When Romeo finds out he is banished in act 3, he says, There is no world without Verona walls but purgatory, torture and hell itself. Hence–banished is banish'd from the world, and worlds exile is death: then banished, is death mis–'term'd: calling death banishment, Thou cutt'st my head off with a golden axe. And smilest upon the stroke that murders me–"(3.3.1–2). Romeo is saying that that the world outside of verona is horrible and that...show more content...

The text states," Oh, she doth teach the torches to burn bright! It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night like a rich jewel in an Ethiope's ear, Beauty too rich for use, for earth too dear. So shows dove trooping with crows as yonder lady o'er her fellows shows. The measure done, I'll watch her place of stand, and, touching here, make blessed my rude hand. Did my love till now? Forswear it, sight! For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night."(1.5.2) In addition this quote is saying that Romeo thinks that Juliet is the most beautiful thing that he has ever seen at first sight. This quote from the text proves that Romeo was in love with her at first sight. Certainly, Romeo and Juliet are in love because they fell in love at first

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Even in today's society parents ask their kids to do unreasonable things. It is the way we react to these things that make all the difference. Romeo and Juliet are two fictional characters, their families have been rivals as long as anyone can remember. Romeo and Juliet met at a party and fell in love instantly, but their families did not approve of them dating. Romeo snuck into Juliet's room the day that they met. Romeo and Juliet talked and fell deeper in love. At the end of the play, Juliet had the brilliant idea to fake her own death so she could be with Romeo after he got banned from Verona. When Romeo heard that Juliet had died he went to visit her. He saw her laying there and said that she looked beautiful even dead. Romeo felt like he couldn't live in a world without his one true love, so he drank a bottle of poison. When Juliet awoke a little while later she found Romeo lying there dead, Juliet then took a sword and stabbed herself in the stomach. The question I'm answering in this essay is: who is responsible for the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet? In my opinion, there are many people responsible for this tragedy, The Nurse, Romeo and Juliet's parents, and Romeo and Juliet themselves. The nurse, We never really learned her name but she played a big part in this play. From the very beginning, she supported Juliet with everything. The nurse is how Juliet originally found out that Romeo was a Montague. When the nurse found out that Juliet had fallen for a montage she

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This question must address who is to blame for the tragic events in the play.Who do you think should be held most responsible for the tragic events in the play? Why?

Answer w/Textual supportIn all honesty there is not one person solely who I think is at fault for the tragedies. Each character had a part in the tragedy. But if I had to choose one person to blame it would be Romeo himself. I chose Romeo because if he was able to withhold his anger toward Tybalt for killingMercutio none of the tragedy would have had to happened. If he stayed in control and left, the prince would've punished Tybalt and Romeo would have gotten to explore is love with Juliet.

BENVOLIO: "O Romeo, Romeo, brave Mercutio is dead! That gallant spirit hath aspired the clouds, which too untimely here did scorn the earth."

ROMEO: "This day's black fate on more days doth depend, this but begins the woe others must end." Enter Tybalt.

BENVOLIO: "Here comes the furious Tybalt back again."

ROMEO: "He gone in triumph, and Mercutio slain! Away to heaven, respective lenity, and fire–eyed fury be my conduct now! Now, Tybalt, take the "villain" back again That late thou gavest me, for Mercutio's soul Is but a little way above our heads, staying for thine to keep him company. Either thou or I, or both, must go with him."

TYBALT: "Thou wretched boy, that didst consort him here, Shalt with him hence."

ROMEO: "This shall determine that." They fight; Tybalt falls.

(Romeo and Juliet 3.1.112–125)

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Romeo and Juliet, a classic play by William Shakespeare, is known to many as a tragedy. But what makes this play tragic? Audiences favor this story because of the emotions evoked from a tale of love that sees two young souls torn apart. However, Romeo and Juliet when under my own definition of tragedy, does not resemble a tragic play. While the death of Mercutio and the deaths of Romeo and Juliet seem tragic, the story does not show one failing when trying to reach their full potential, instead the audience sees a forbidden love and death as a result, which does not demonstrate tragedy. Instead, Romeo and Juliet face flaws from within their families and society, forcing them to stay apart due to conflict. While both Romeo and Juliet try to reach the goal of being together and fail, the flaws of others cause the conflict, not the flaws of themselves. My definition surrounds the idea that the flaws of oneself leads to his or her demise, meaning that the play misses a key characteristic of the definition of tragedy. Both characters seem to die a "tragic death," however, their death can only be considered sad or upsetting, especially to the audience. This play instead consists of somber scenes that show aspects of a tragedy, but not enough to place this play in a tragic category in the classic definition or in my own definition because the flaws of the main characters do not cause the fall of the characters as they try to reach their full potential. If a character who fell as a

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Romeo and Juliet: A True Tragedy An Aristotelian tragedy consists of several different aspects. In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the main characters contain a tragic flaw, or hamartia, that contributes to their fall from esteem or regal status. Additionally, the audience experiences pity and fear evoked by Shakespeare for the duration of the play. Furthermore, the two star–crossed lovers undergo a catastrophe at the end of the tragedy, where the characters meet a tragic and horrendous death. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is a true Aristotelian tragedy because both Romeo and Juliet possess a tragic flaw, a catastrophe takes place in which both characters meet a tragic death, and the audience is aroused with pity and fear....show more content...

Her death is so heart–rending for him and he cannot bear to live without her. So, he ends his life, thinking that they will never be able to be together ever again. This displays impetuousness because, once again Romeo does not think before he acts. Instead, he reacts impulsively and does not consider the consequences of his actions. Aristotle points out, "The role of the hamartia in tragedy comes not from its moral status but from the inevitability of its consequences" (McManus). This means that with any tragic flaw, consequences for a person's actions are inevitable. Overall, Shakespeare's play is a genuine tragedy because Romeo's impetuousness is the justification for his downfall. Juliet makes certain decisions and does things that she would not normally, due to the fact that she is blinded by the love she feels for Romeo, or her hamartia. Because of her hamartia, Juliet ignores her duty to society to marry someone her parents pick out for her. By not obeying her parents' wishes, Juliet is also going against the courtship and marriage customs of her time. Lord Capulet gives his approbation of Paris marrying his daughter and he tells Paris to woo Juliet and that his permission is only one small part of her decision. He is encouraging Paris to court Juliet and make her want to marry him, because he thinks Paris is worthy of Juliet. In those times, it was traditional for the parents to

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