Romeo and Juliet Analysis

In Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, the tragic deaths of the two lovers, Romeo and Juliet, occurred due to their youthful rashness in their quickness to love and the quickness to take lives. Set in Verona, Italy, a feud between the two houses, the Capulets and Montagues, has left the city divided. In the midst of this hatred, the star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet try to express their affection for each other. Though they come from different houses, their love is as deep as the ocean. But, this tragedy is developed on their tragic flaws, their youthful quickness to love and take lives.

Romeo’s and Juliet’s tragedy was brought about on their rashness to love one another. At the Capulet ball, Romeo gets his first glance at Juliet, and already has fallen in love. He recalls Juliet as, “Showing the torches how to burn bright! She stands out against the darkness like a jeweled earring hanging against the cheek of an African.” Caught up in his feelings, he goes over to her and kisses her, even though it’s against the customs of the time. Juliet, although stunned, goes along with Romeo and kisses him back. Their love is setting themselves up for problems, because they both know that they are from different houses. After meeting again later that night, they plan to be married the next day by Friar Lawrence. Romeo goes to him, and after a conversation, the Friar agrees to marry them. In happiness, Romeo says, “Oh, let us hence. I stand on sudden haste.” Characterizing Romeo again as hasty adds more emphasis to his inexperience. Without thinking about the consequences of his actions, he lives in the moment and does what he feels like doing. This youthful rashness is a characteristic of Romeo and Juliet. It also will turn out to be their downfall.

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