Actions have their consequences, whether they are detrimental or beneficial to the current situation. And the intent that is fed into those actions cannot always produced the desired results. In the classic tragedy, “Romeo and Juliet,” by William Shakespeare, the re-occurring theme of good intentions can lead to unforeseen problems is clearly demonstrated in the actions of Benvolio, the Nurse, and Friar Lawrence. Each of the formerly mentioned characters has acted in a way that ultimately leads to an unforeseen problem; most commonly the death of the young lovers, Romeo and Juliet.
Firstly, the harmless nature of Benvolio’s behavior, intended to help and protect those around him, becomes the catalysts of several undesired results. The simple …show more content…
There is an understanding that what Juliet feels for Romeo is true, but there are still doubts about her lovers’ equal reciprocity. Because of her relation to Juliet, she “[thinks] it best [Juliet] married with [Paris]” (III,v,1,219) due to Romeo having murdered her cousin. The close bond of trust is broken as a result of forward thinking about the marriage on the Nurse’s part. In addition, the youth of the present-day experience this very same betrayal of trust from their parents. Whether the act is done out of ignorance, purely as a means of initiating a change, or malice to prove a point, the intent is to force them onto the path to what the parent believes will make their child successful. Subsequently, this causes great losses of trust and empathy towards, as well as emotionally separating the parents. Furthermore, Juliet, now left alone at a crucial point, has only one person left to turn to: Friar Lawrence. After receiving the potion from the Friar, on the eve of her wedding to Paris, she purposely requests to be “[left] to [herself]” (IV,iii, 1, 2). Although it is not uncommon for young teenagers to sleep without having the company of a parental figure, Juliet’s behavior could be taken as wariness of the Nurse’s presence. Thus, the Nurse can only hope for Juliet to consider changing her mind about Paris and to forgive her for betraying her trust. Upon waking the young Juliet, she is the first to discover that “[her] lady’s dead” (IV,v,1,14). The news comes as quite a shock to her, her parents likewise, but especially her because of the fact that feelings of guilt and responsibility for Juliet’s (faked) death arise. The Nurse’s initial intentions in betraying Juliet were good, as she was thinking about her future, but she failed to see how much that would affect Juliet in the
Firstly, the harmless nature of Benvolio’s behavior, intended to help and protect those around him, becomes the catalysts of several undesired results. The simple …show more content…
There is an understanding that what Juliet feels for Romeo is true, but there are still doubts about her lovers’ equal reciprocity. Because of her relation to Juliet, she “[thinks] it best [Juliet] married with [Paris]” (III,v,1,219) due to Romeo having murdered her cousin. The close bond of trust is broken as a result of forward thinking about the marriage on the Nurse’s part. In addition, the youth of the present-day experience this very same betrayal of trust from their parents. Whether the act is done out of ignorance, purely as a means of initiating a change, or malice to prove a point, the intent is to force them onto the path to what the parent believes will make their child successful. Subsequently, this causes great losses of trust and empathy towards, as well as emotionally separating the parents. Furthermore, Juliet, now left alone at a crucial point, has only one person left to turn to: Friar Lawrence. After receiving the potion from the Friar, on the eve of her wedding to Paris, she purposely requests to be “[left] to [herself]” (IV,iii, 1, 2). Although it is not uncommon for young teenagers to sleep without having the company of a parental figure, Juliet’s behavior could be taken as wariness of the Nurse’s presence. Thus, the Nurse can only hope for Juliet to consider changing her mind about Paris and to forgive her for betraying her trust. Upon waking the young Juliet, she is the first to discover that “[her] lady’s dead” (IV,v,1,14). The news comes as quite a shock to her, her parents likewise, but especially her because of the fact that feelings of guilt and responsibility for Juliet’s (faked) death arise. The Nurse’s initial intentions in betraying Juliet were good, as she was thinking about her future, but she failed to see how much that would affect Juliet in the