Impulsive Love In Romeo And Juliet

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The striking death of two forbidden lovers has infatuated readers for many years leaving them the arguable question of; who to blame for the tragic deaths. ‘Romeo and Juliet’ written by William Shakespeare follows the lovers as they are forced to sneak around their feuding families in order to be together. When they feel there is no other way to be together but to run away they are caught in confusion leading to their deaths. This tragedy is caused by the characters foolish understanding of love. Lord Capulet control of his daughter, Friar Lawrence’s childish view of love and Romeo’s impulsiveness prove this.

Romeo displays an impulsive love leading to a hasty marriage. As a young adult Romeo does not yet understand the true meaning of