Romeo And Juliet's Death Analysis

‘The actions of other characters causes the deaths of Romeo and Juliet.’

Often in life 'violent delights have violent ends'. This is definitely the case in Romeo & Juliet. Many different characters throughout the play added to the tragic deaths of young Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet. An 'ancient grudge' between the Capulets and Montagues, young lovers and irresponsible adults rushing into situations were all involved. As well as this, the pressures of society being placed upon the shoulders of young people, who are unable to face them properly, were all causes to the 'star crossed lovers' deaths.
A seemingly endless feud between the Capulet's and Montagues is partially to blame for Romeo and Juliet's deaths. On the fateful day of the …show more content…
'Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast.' Were the words of caution to Romeo. Ironically enough, Friar Lawrence was one of the many culprits of rushing into situations. Romeo and Juliet were also guilty of rushing into situations. Young Romeo and Juliet rushed into their marriage without their parent's approval. This was childish of the lovers. ‘The sweetest honey is loathsome in its own deliciousness’, the Friar explains to Romeo and Juliet just before their marriage ceremony. Friar Lawrence is warning the two that they may have needed to slow thing down a bit, even though at the time they wouldn’t have believed it. Marriage without permission from one's parents was absurd in the 1500's, let alone marrying into the enemy family. After Romeo's friend Mercutio was killed by Tybalt, Romeo was furious. As Mercutio died, he yelled 'a plague on both your houses'. He has lost his life over rushed and immature acts caused by the feud. Romeo immediately sought vengeance for his friend's death, without thinking of the consequences of his actions. Although Romeo and Juliet's childish acts somewhat caused their deaths, there were multiple times where adults’ rash actions lead to a disastrous finale. The Nurse and Friar Lawrence often helped Romeo and Juliet, causing them to rush into situations. Friar Lawrence allowed Romeo and Juliet to marry on the second day they knew each other which was extremely rushed. The Friar also helped Juliet go through the fake suicide plan ‘I do spy a kind of hope, if thou darest, I’ll give thee remedy’. The Nurse was also guilty of helping Romeo and Juliet rush into plans. The Nurse was closer to Juliet than Juliet’s mother was, so when the Nurse heard of Juliet’s first love she was ecstatic. After returning back home after receiving news from Romeo, 'Have you got leave to go to shrift to-day?', Nurse urged Juliet to hurry off

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