Who's To Blame In Romeo And Juliet

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Who is to Blame For the Death of Two Lovers?

Throughout the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, there were many events that led to the deaths of the lovers, and the blame falls on many of the characters. In the play, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet are two teens from rival families. They meet at the Capulet’s party and are infatuated with each other. Shortly after, Romeo and Juliet agree to marry each other. The Friar marries them, neither family was aware of the relationship. Later, Tybalt, Juliet’s cousin, was in a fight with Mercutio, Romeo’s friend. Tybalt kills Mercutio and Romeo kills Tybalt. This results in the banishment of Romeo from Verona by the Prince. Meanwhile, a potential suitor, named Paris, approaches Juliet. They are scheduled to marry by Juliet’s father. Juliet goes to the Friar for help, and he suggests she drinks a potion to make her seem as if she was dead.
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The Friar
Friar == married the couple even though he didn't think they were in love, gave Juliet to fake death, never consulted both, he kept it all a secret
Besides Romeo and the Friar, some may say Benvolio is to blame to for the tragedy. Benvolio convinced Romeo to go to the Capulet party and told him to let go of his love for Rosaline. Romeo asked Benvolio how he would do this and Benvolio replied with, “By giving liberty unto thine eyes. Examine other beauties.” (1.1.217-218). This means Romeo should look at other girls and find a new one. Benvolio influenced Romeo’s decision to pursue Juliet, but he did not influence what Romeo decides to do after. Romeo has no influence from Benvolio from Mercutio’s death to his own suicide. Romeo was told to find a new girl to love at the party, but he was not given the idea to marry her or kill himself over her “death.” The blame for the passing of Romeo and Juliet should not be placed on