Love Is To Blame In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

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Romeo and Juliet Is a play in which was written during the Elizabethan times by William Shakespeare. The play concludes with the tragic deaths of the star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet. The unlucky conclusion of their love can be partially considered as their own fault, nonetheless, other events which took place, and the people surrounding them furthermore contributed in the tragic deaths. Romeo’s hastiness, the development of Juliet independence, the different views on love for both characters and the feud between the Capulets and Montagues, all hasten the unhappiest deaths. Nevertheless, the young and impulsive lovers bring troubles upon themselves. Romeo is an incredibly rash character. If he had thought things through and had not been…show more content…
Romeo is blinded by the love he has for Juliet and would do anything to be with her. Romeo secretly attends the party for Juliet, he acts carelessly, placing himself in dangerous situations of encountering his enemies, (which is also known in the play as “Foes”). Juliet is also incredibly in love with Romeo, just as much as he is with her. She realises this when she inquires of the Nurse his name, in disappointment, she remarks, “My only love, sprung from my only hate! Too early seen unknown, and known too late! Prodigious birth of love it is to me that I must love a loathed enemy”. Love dominates the story of Romeo and Juliet, but it is hate which creates tragedy. The contrasting dark forces of hatred injects a sense of urgency into the relationship and creates risk taking
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