Death Of Romeo And Juliet Research Paper
Many things can lead to the demise of people. In Romeo and Juliet, many causes lead to the death of Romeo and Juliet. Fate, adult interference, and youthful inexperience lead to the ultimate demise of Romeo and Juliet.
Fate leads to the ultimate demise of Romeo and Juliet. There are many situations where fate was there, including that Romeo is a Montague and Juliet is a Capulet, when it says “two households, both alike in dignity…, from ancient grudge break to new mutiny, where civil blood makes civil hands unclean…” (Prologue, 1-4). When the Prince says that there will be a death if the feud continues, this signifies that there is already a plan in place. Romeo and Juliet are destined to die as a result of this feud. Another situation is that there was a plague in Mantua, so Friar John was quarantined, so he couldn’t send the letter to Romeo. Friar John said, “Where the infectious pestilence did reign, sealed up the doors and would not let us forth, so that my speed to Mantua there was stayed” (Act VI.II.10-12). Because he wasn’t able …show more content…
There are many instances where adult interference plays a role, including when Friar Laurence is the one who makes up the plan for Juliet to take the potion, fake her death, and then call for Romeo to be there when she wakes up. Friar Laurence said, “take thou this vial,…appear like death,…shall Romeo…” (Act IV.I.95-116). Of course, his plan backfires and Romeo and Juliet die. Friar John gets stuck in a town because of the plague and cannot deliver the letter to Romeo. Another instance is when Juliet’s parent forced Juliet to marry Paris. Capulet said, “To go with Paris to Saint Peter’s Church, Or I will drag thee on a hurdle thither. Out, you green sickness, carrion! Out, you baggage! You tallow face!” (Act III.V.155-158). Lord Capulet will force Juliet to marry Paris quickly, which makes her feel pressured and upset, so she seeks counsel from Friar
Fate leads to the ultimate demise of Romeo and Juliet. There are many situations where fate was there, including that Romeo is a Montague and Juliet is a Capulet, when it says “two households, both alike in dignity…, from ancient grudge break to new mutiny, where civil blood makes civil hands unclean…” (Prologue, 1-4). When the Prince says that there will be a death if the feud continues, this signifies that there is already a plan in place. Romeo and Juliet are destined to die as a result of this feud. Another situation is that there was a plague in Mantua, so Friar John was quarantined, so he couldn’t send the letter to Romeo. Friar John said, “Where the infectious pestilence did reign, sealed up the doors and would not let us forth, so that my speed to Mantua there was stayed” (Act VI.II.10-12). Because he wasn’t able …show more content…
There are many instances where adult interference plays a role, including when Friar Laurence is the one who makes up the plan for Juliet to take the potion, fake her death, and then call for Romeo to be there when she wakes up. Friar Laurence said, “take thou this vial,…appear like death,…shall Romeo…” (Act IV.I.95-116). Of course, his plan backfires and Romeo and Juliet die. Friar John gets stuck in a town because of the plague and cannot deliver the letter to Romeo. Another instance is when Juliet’s parent forced Juliet to marry Paris. Capulet said, “To go with Paris to Saint Peter’s Church, Or I will drag thee on a hurdle thither. Out, you green sickness, carrion! Out, you baggage! You tallow face!” (Act III.V.155-158). Lord Capulet will force Juliet to marry Paris quickly, which makes her feel pressured and upset, so she seeks counsel from Friar