The most important elements which contribute to the outcome of the tragedy
Romeo and Juliet by William Shapespeare is considered by many to be a tragedy. In fact, there are many elements that contribute to this tragic end. But, what are the most important elements which contribute to this tragedy ?
One of the most important element is fate. Right from the Prologue, before the action of the play, one is exposded to the idea of fate. The Prologue explains the plot and ending of the story in that the two lovers will die because they are "star-cross'd", and it is their fate to die. No one can overcome fate, or so did the Elizabethans believe. Indeed, it was destiny that the Capulet servant was not able to read the list of people invited to a party and had to ask Romeo for help who saw Rosaline's name and decided, after Benvolio's advice, to go to the party. It is at this party that Romeo will instantly fall in love with Juliet and forget about Rosaline. The love between Romeo and Juliet will become increasingly passionate, such passionnate that it will lead to a tradegy. Therefore, fate plays an important role to the outcome of the tragedy.
The constant feud between the two families is also very important. It immediately opposes the lovers but not because of their own will. Romeo observes: "Here's much to do with hate, but more with love." and Juliet notes: "My only love sprung from my only hate!" Because of the feud, Romeo and Juliet have to hide their love and get married secretly. One night Juliet will have to make a difficult desicion: either marry Count Paris and betray her true love, Romeo, or not get married with Paris and be disherited by her father. She seeks advice from her Nurse who will betray her. Juliet will finally decide, after Friar Laurence's advice, to simulate her death and run away with Romeo once she would wake up again. But, because of the lack of communication, Romeo will find Juliet who seems dead, since she is only in a deep sleep, and commit suicide since he cannot imagine the idea of living without
One of the most important element is fate. Right from the Prologue, before the action of the play, one is exposded to the idea of fate. The Prologue explains the plot and ending of the story in that the two lovers will die because they are "star-cross'd", and it is their fate to die. No one can overcome fate, or so did the Elizabethans believe. Indeed, it was destiny that the Capulet servant was not able to read the list of people invited to a party and had to ask Romeo for help who saw Rosaline's name and decided, after Benvolio's advice, to go to the party. It is at this party that Romeo will instantly fall in love with Juliet and forget about Rosaline. The love between Romeo and Juliet will become increasingly passionate, such passionnate that it will lead to a tradegy. Therefore, fate plays an important role to the outcome of the tragedy.
The constant feud between the two families is also very important. It immediately opposes the lovers but not because of their own will. Romeo observes: "Here's much to do with hate, but more with love." and Juliet notes: "My only love sprung from my only hate!" Because of the feud, Romeo and Juliet have to hide their love and get married secretly. One night Juliet will have to make a difficult desicion: either marry Count Paris and betray her true love, Romeo, or not get married with Paris and be disherited by her father. She seeks advice from her Nurse who will betray her. Juliet will finally decide, after Friar Laurence's advice, to simulate her death and run away with Romeo once she would wake up again. But, because of the lack of communication, Romeo will find Juliet who seems dead, since she is only in a deep sleep, and commit suicide since he cannot imagine the idea of living without