Romeo and Juliet Made Poor Choices That Lead to Their Own Deaths.
Intro: In life, there are many instances where people make certain decisions, and these decisions can lead to various outcomes. When we think about these decisions, we instantly think about the element of choice – that we are in control of our own destiny. In William Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’, we see on several occasions that Romeo and Juliet made poor choices that lead to their tragic deaths, particularly after they were wed. It can therefore be strongly argued that there were several reasons why they should have left Verona forever once Friar Laurence married them.
Topic: Once Romeo and Juliet were wed, they should have left Verona forever. If this had occurred, the fight between Tybalt, Romeo and Mercutios wouldn’t have happened.
Example: Tybalt looking for Romeo, to get even with him turning up to the Capulet party rocks up to the street- act 3, scene 1. Tybalt wanted to fight Romeo, but Romeo, the sensible one trys to avoid this battle. But having Mercutios in he’s ear, calling him a “coward” he takes on this action Tybalt was exceeding for. Romeo also wouldn’t have been exiled, and kicked out of Verona.
Explanation- What happened as a result of them staying, the fight in the street was where Mercutios was killed, followed by Tybalt’s death and then Romeo’s exile. The death of these two men could have been avoided if Romeo and Juliet left Verona as Tybalt wouldn’t have found Romeo and Mercutios wouldn’t have anything to get involved with. The quote “O I am fortune’s fool”, is used to show how angry they are that they have made a poor choice, especially Romeo and Juliet.
Link: This highlights that Romeo and Juliet made the incorrect decision to stay in Verona, and should have left forever once they were wed.
Topic: If Romeo and Juliet had of left Verona forever Juliet’s death plan failure wouldn’t have taken place.
Example: Paris and Juliet were arranged to be wed, having Juliet not even loving Paris and loving Romeo, she refuses to marry him. She
Topic: Once Romeo and Juliet were wed, they should have left Verona forever. If this had occurred, the fight between Tybalt, Romeo and Mercutios wouldn’t have happened.
Example: Tybalt looking for Romeo, to get even with him turning up to the Capulet party rocks up to the street- act 3, scene 1. Tybalt wanted to fight Romeo, but Romeo, the sensible one trys to avoid this battle. But having Mercutios in he’s ear, calling him a “coward” he takes on this action Tybalt was exceeding for. Romeo also wouldn’t have been exiled, and kicked out of Verona.
Explanation- What happened as a result of them staying, the fight in the street was where Mercutios was killed, followed by Tybalt’s death and then Romeo’s exile. The death of these two men could have been avoided if Romeo and Juliet left Verona as Tybalt wouldn’t have found Romeo and Mercutios wouldn’t have anything to get involved with. The quote “O I am fortune’s fool”, is used to show how angry they are that they have made a poor choice, especially Romeo and Juliet.
Link: This highlights that Romeo and Juliet made the incorrect decision to stay in Verona, and should have left forever once they were wed.
Topic: If Romeo and Juliet had of left Verona forever Juliet’s death plan failure wouldn’t have taken place.
Example: Paris and Juliet were arranged to be wed, having Juliet not even loving Paris and loving Romeo, she refuses to marry him. She