inevitable fate through the plot line and characters of the play Romeo and Juliet. Argument 1: Romeo and Juliet met by fate It is not merely a coincidence that Romeo and Juliet meet in the first place. A serving man comes across Romeo and Benvolio in the first act‚ unaware that they are Montagues‚ and informs them about the Capulet party: "My master is the great rich Capulet‚ and‚ if you be not / of the house of Montagues‚ I pray come and crush a / cup of wine" (I ii‚ 86-88). It is by fate that Romeo
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theme of love is in the first act when Romeo is talking of his love for Rosaline with Benvolio. Here Romeo is very confused as he uses oxymorons such as ’o brawling love‚ o loving hate‚’ which shows how he is confused by his relationship with Rosaline as she does not return his love because she wants to be a nun and don’t want to love any man. Shakespeare presents the pain of Romeo’s love as ’being vexed‚ a sea nourished with lovers tears.’ This shows how Romeo feels that he is being tormented by his
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The friars killed Romeo and Juliet! Maybe not directly‚ but they are guilty. Here is some backstory: The Friar Lawrence is a friend of Romeo and Juliet. He secretly marries the two star crossed lovers in secret‚ and he is an expert of herbs and potions. Friar John was to deliver a letter to Romeo that was incredibly important‚ yet failed. Though some readers might believe that the friars are innocent in the death of Juliet yet it is clear that they both are responsible because the friars should have
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represents parental love because it shows Romeos parents are concerned about his wellbeing. “Marry‚ is the very theme I come to talk of.”(Shakespeare 750) This quote from the book shows Ms. Capulet loves Juliet wants to help her. The second type of love is romantic. Romantic love may end and you are attracted and chose this type of love. “Then my lips the sin that thy have took.”(Shakespeare 759) this quote expresses the kiss and romance between Juliet and Romeo. “Thus from my lips‚ by thine my sin
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In Romeo and Juliet‚ Shakespeare uses his minor characters to enhance the conflict. Benvolio and Tybalt alike contribute to the complications that ultimately result in the plays’ tragedy. Benvolio plays the eternal peacekeeper‚ while Tybalt incessantly agitates the situation. Benvolio is a peacekeeper. For example‚ when Tybalt asks “why are you here”‚ Benvolio says “I do but keep the peace”‚ because he doesn’t want to fight. This shows he is keeping peace because he does not react angrily
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In the Shakespearean tragedy‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ Friar Lawrence was a monk‚ and a counselor‚ who came up with intricate plots and concocted a seemingly magical elixir in order to solve problems that the lovers encountered. Friar Lawrence had a profound impact on the outcome of this Shakespearean play; however‚ in a way that led to catastrophe. There are many factors that caused the deaths of the lovers‚ but two of the most important were how Friar Lawrence disregarded his own logic‚ and how he missed
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Romeo and Juliet is a very tragic story of love‚ resulting in both Romeo as well as Juliet’s untimely demise. Although‚ one question remains. (There are actually several unanswered questions‚ but I thought that that would be a good way of transitioning topics.) The question being‚ who is most‚ if not entirely responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? My vote; Romeo himself. Romeo‚ feeling a bit down on himself after having had his feelings for the love of his life‚ Rosaline‚ ripped to shreds
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Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. The play takes place in Verona where Romeo‚ a Montague‚ and Juliet‚ a Capulet‚ have a love forbidden by their families’ rivalry. Juliet‚ and the spiritual leader of Verona called Friar Lawrence‚ make a plan to fake Juliet’s death. This would allow her to escape the feud and be with Romeo‚ who is banished from Verona for a fight involving his best friend Mercutio and a Capulet by the name of Tybalt. Romeo however‚ hears only that Juliet is dead‚ so he returns
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Romeo and Juliet: Forbidden Love Leads To Death We just finished reading the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. In this play we are introduced to the tragic story of their forbidden "love" which ultimately leads to their deaths. Although Romeo and Juliet is considered to be a timeless love story‚ I find Romeo to be too immature for this to be so. When we are first introduced to Romeo‚ he is involved with a girl by the name of Rosaline. Benvolio inquired about Romeo’s situation with
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Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet” helped contribute to their death. The only few people who did not‚ were people like‚ Balthasar or random guards and servants. Nearly everyone says that Friar Lawrence was the main cause of their Romeo and Juliet’s death‚ but you do have to consider that the reason their problems started in the first place was because of Romeo. We all know that Romeo’s banishment was a result of murdering Tybalt. Although Tybalt was a villain‚ and was practically evil‚ Romeo did not need
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