...of somebody you love. In Shakespeare's “Romeo and Juliet”, the two lovers ended their own lives because they refused to live forever without one another. However, Prince Escalus wants to know who the real cause of their death was. While both Friar Lawrence and Capulet are somewhat responsible, the Capulet-Montegue feud deserves the most blame. Friar Lawrence devised a desperate plan to get Romeo and Juliet back together, but it fails horribly. Romeo never gets the letter and is informed by Balthasar that Juliet is dead. He kills himself soon before Friar Lawrence Arrives, Juliet waking up soon after and stabbing herself with a dagger. Juliet proves to the Friar that she loves Romeo so...
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...Although many characters in William Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet, shared the blame of the newlywed's death, Friar Lawrence was ultimately at fault due to his countless naive and rash attempts at holding their doomed marriage together. The Friar had been the one to marry Romeo and Juliet in secret, provide Juliet with the sleeping elixir, and lastly, in act of cowardice, had left Juliet to her own self imposed death when guards could be heard on their way to the Capulet’s tomb. To start, the Friar had been the one to unwisely marry the couple in secret. Although offering little hesitance at young Romeo’s proposition, Lawrence had quickly agreed, thinking that the marriage between the two feuding houses would somehow force them into setting their differences aside for the sake of the young couple. What Friar Lawrence hadn’t realized was that in order to see this happen, the marriage would have had been made public, otherwise the two families would have no idea that their long held grudges would need to have been let go. As consequence to these actions, Tybalt had slain Mercutio, which in turn led to Romeo being responsible for the revengeful...
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...The characters to blame for Romeo and Juliet’s death are themselves, along with Friar Lawrence. Romeo and Juliet are both to blame because of their impatient attitude and quick decision making, along with their adolescence. I believe that several characters are to blame for other than Romeo and Juliet, but if I had to choose, it would be Friar Lawrence. His encouragement towards Romeo and Juliet being together was a huge impact on how the story turned out. In my opinion, Friar Lawrence is most to blame for the death of Romeo and Juliet. From the beginning of the play, Friar was the one to agree to marry the two of them. Friar should’ve been the practical one, knowing that it was a bad idea to have Romeo and Juliet together, but instead he...
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...kiss, consume” ― William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet. What Shakespeare was saying in this quote was that romeo and juliet are like powder and fire when they combine they make an amazing flash and butterfly colors but they soon die out and are cold and black. The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare focus on two teenage lovers from rival families that can't live without each other so they end up committing suicide.But who is to blame for this tragedy? Frayer lawrence is most to blame do to him agreed to a rushed marriage and he came up with a insane plane that was doomed from the start. Friar Lawrence is most at fault because he is the one who agreed to marry Romeo and...
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...The one to blame for death These tragic flaws have tragic ends. Some tall tales have a fault in the beginning and a tragic ending. In this tragedy, two families Capulet and Montague are in a long-standing feud that seems to last a lifetime. During this fued, one Capulet and one Montague fall in love. Because of their love, they commit suicide which ends their families feud. During the play, two love one another so much, enough to kill them. Even though some characters are to blame for their unfortunate suicide. In the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, the character to blame for the star-crossed lovers death is Friar Lawrence because he knew Romeo and Juliet’s marriage was not a good idea, he was not honest, and because he never helped Romeo and Juliet with anything. The first reason Friar Lawrence is responsible for Romeo and Juliet’s suicide is because he knew that he should not have married...
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...William Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet, the deaths of the two title characters are both tragic and regrettable. Much could have been done to prevent their suicides, but these “star-crossed lovers’ ultimately are not able to avoid their destiny. A series of unfortunate circumstances result in disaster, and although many people could be to blame for their deaths Friar lawrence plays a particularly integral role. Friar Lawrence is the most to blame because he married Romeo and Juliet. If he had not married Romeo and Juliet, there wouldn’t be so many problems. Befor he married Romeo and Juliet he should have went to Lord Montague and Lord Capulet and talked to them about Romeo and Juliet wanting to marry. Another reason Friar Lawrence is at fault is...
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...incident that is to blame. Most often, it is a series of events that lead up to one’s breaking point. This is the case in William Shakespeare’s drama The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Throughout the play, Romeo and Juliet are met with countless opposition, from feuding families to failed plans, and it seems they are doomed by fate. What began as an innocent romance between two young lovers slowly turns towards a bitter ending and both of their deaths’. Although Fate and Friar Lawrence are partially to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet, because the families cause the initial conflict, they deserve the most blame for the deaths of the star crossed lovers, Romeo...
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...In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet, Friar Lawrence, and Romeo ostensibly are to blame for the deaths of both Romeo and Juliet. All three come into this context more than other character’s because they started everything from the beginning. Without Romeo and Juliet falling in love so quickly and then wanting to get married so early, none of the conflict would have happened. The Friar, on the other half, was middling with this idea and did not think to put an end to it. Juliet, Friar Lawrence and Romeo all are selfish and caused the deaths of Romeo and Juliet because Juliet had ended up trying everything just because she did not want to leave her lavish lifestyle, Friar Lawrence had only married the two in order to reconcile the...
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...Romeo and Juliet: Who’s to Blame? What started as one of the greatest love stories, turned into a tragic struggle, in Shakespeare's, Romeo and Juliet. Romeo and Juliet realize that being together wont be auk with their feuding families, but they are selfish with their love and have no idea the consequences that will unfold. Romeo and Juliet had help with their tragic demise. Tybalt, Lord Capulet and Friar Lawrence also played a part in their lives. Juliet;s haughty cousin Tybalt is largely to blame for the lover’s untimely parting. Tybalt is always trying to start fights with Romeo or anybody who shares the last name Montague, and at last one of these fights goes to far and he ends up killing Mercutio. Also Tybalt hates Romeo, and would to anything to have him be gone, and while this doesn’t have immediate effect on Romeo and Juliet, in the end Tybalt dies by Romeo’s hand which in turn gets Romeo banished. Tybalt shows his hate for Romeo when at the ball he says, “I will withdraw; but this intrusion shall/Now seeming sweet, convert to bitter gall” (I.v.100-101). What Tybalt means by this is that he wont kill Romeo then, at the ball, but he will in the end kill him. Tybalt plays a major part in why Romeo and Juliet kill themselves in the end, he unintentionally, but would have liked it, separated them with his death. Lord Capulet also indirectly caused Romeo and his daughters pain, and eventual death. Lord Capulet tries to marry juliet to Paris when she is already married...
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...William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is a tragic love play that tells the tale of two star crossed lovers. It has been the cause of much controversy over who can be held to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet, however the fault cannot be placed on one individual, rather, multiple protagonists. Ultimately, Friar Lawrence, the Nurse and Romeo and Juliet themselves can be blamed for their demise. Friar Lawrence's lack of responsibility and foresight contributed significantly to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. Being the individual to marry them, and devise ill fated plans, he was imprudent because he did not predict that such a situation would have tragic results. His inability to communicate between all involved severely impacted the...
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...University Tandag City, Surigao del Sur In Partial Fulfilment Of the requirement for the Degree Bachelor of Arts in Filipino JACKIELYN P. ALMEDILLA ROCHELLE I. CASSANO Literary Theme : Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Analysis written by Jordan Ward Submitted By : RUBYLYN E. BALDOVINO BA- Filipino 2 Submitted To : SOL VERTUDAZO The Downfall of Romeo and Juliet In the Play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, he writes about two young adults who have fallen madly in love, Romeo and Juliet. They are from two very different families who are bitter rivals, the Capulets and the Montagues. In the play, it shows and depicts the problems that arise when they fall in love, and how their impatience in important events leads to the downfall of their marriage in the end. Romeo and Juliet are to blame for all the misfortune experienced in this book, due to the impatience and stubbornness of each; Shakespeare created this to show how important patience is during crucial events. Because of their impatience, their marriage is torn apart, and both end up dead as the play comes to a close. Romeo and Juliet sealed their own fate, and are the only ones to blame for all the misfortune they experienced during the play. The first major problem Romeo and Juliet create for themselves is rushing their marriage, and trying to keep it a secret. If they had waited even a couple of more days and talked to their families about it, they might have had better success...
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...William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet" contains a religious figure, Friar Lawrence, who is to blame for the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. His actions throughout the play as a friar are debateable, even with many years of experience. He is expected to help the town and prevent any kind of trouble, however, he has created plans that has made room for more trouble. The Friar's first mistake which leads to the tragedy is allowing the marriage of the "star cross'd lovers" without the permission of the parent Montague and Capulet. In addition, Friar Lawrence had to deliver a message to Romeo which was vital to their plan, but he did not take good care of it. Finally, he designed a plan which involved faking the death of Juliet, deceiving to honourable families and disturbing the dead. Friar Lawrence giving permission to Romeo and Juliet to marry without their parent's consent has led to their death. The Friar...
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...Friar Lawrence: Not a Killer but a Good Man Friar Lawrence, the honest and good-willed man in William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, certainly can not be blamed for the tragedy that befalls the young lovers. Upon countless occasions throughout the play, Friar goes out of his way to ensure the well-being of his blind lovebirds Romeo and Juliet. A man with such concern and selflessness should not be construed as an unintentional murderer. Friar Lawrence simply should not be blamed for the tragedy in Romeo and Juliet because he acted with the intentions of making everyone happy, married Romeo and Juliet in an attempt to end the feud between the Montagues and Capulets, and only gave Juliet the potion because Juliet had no other resolve and had even threatened to kill herself. Friar Lawrence is an innocent old man who only wanted to help the young lovers Romeo and Juliet. All of his actions during the play were done with the best of intentions;at no point did Friar Lawrence have any intentions of causing any harm. As a dedicated man of the church, Friar Lawrence is a holy figure that is always depicted in good ways during the play: I’ll give thee armor to keep off that word, Adversity’s sweet milk, philosophy, To comfort thee, though thou art banishèd. (III.iii. 57-59) When Juliet is forced by her parents to marry Paris, Friar is the only person in Verona that she could turn to for help. Juliet knows that Friar will do what is in his power to help her because Friar is...
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...Who is the most to blame for the death of Romeo and Juliet? (do not plagiarize please!!!!!!!!! it is illegal to do so thank you) Essay: For hundreds of years people have argued over the reason for the tragic and fatal deaths of the young lovers, ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Audiences are greatly impacted by the fatality of Romeo and Juliet and it makes us consider who was most to blame for this tragic event. Shakespeare’s play presents a variety of characters, which some may have been responsible for this sudden event to transpire. The characters that contribute most dramatically to the deaths are Friar Lawrence, Tybalt and Juliet’s father Lord Capulet. It is clear that the irresponsibility and foolishness from Friar Lawrence was partially to blame for the lover’s tragic death. Although he clearly cares and is empathetic towards the lovers, many of his decisions lead to their fatalities. Friar Lawrence marries Romeo and Juliet in secret, hoping that he would bring peace to the two feuding families, "For this alliance may so happy prove to turn your households' rancour to pure love." As well as this, Friar Lawrence devises a dangerous and risky plan to have Juliet fake her death by drinking a poisonous vile, so she can be with lover Romeo. What he does not take into account though is how hastily Romeo might respond to the news of Juliet’s death. With Romeo not receiving the plan due to the delayed delivery, he is distraught and depressed that his lover has “died”, therefore killing...
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...Romeo and Juliet, one of Shakespeare’s most notable works in history, depicts an infamous love story that ended in tragedy - specifically, with both of them committing suicide. When their bodies were discovered, several questions arose. Who was to blame for this tragedy? Or, was there really anyone to blame? The Prince, appalled by what had happened, had this to say: “Some shall be pardoned, and some punished” (Romeo and Juliet. 5.3.322). Although it is not directly said who he is referring to, the events throughout the play paint a clear picture of whom he holds accountable and why. This includes the Capulet’s and Montague’s endless feud, the Friar’s plan, and his own hesitation to act. Although there are several people that were responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet, two that stand out were the Capulets and the Montagues -notably, their hatred towards one another. Their feud, one that lasted throughout...
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