Right from the beginning of the play, Shakespeare characterizes Romeo as a young man who was heart-broken over a one-sided love. Not long after, Romeo meets Juliet at a night party by fate and is drawn in by her beauty. As their conversation drags on until the early morning, they parted by both agreeing to get marry as soon as possible. Without a single doubt or worry, Romeo makes his way straight to Friar Laurence and informs him about how his “ heart’s dear love is set on the fair daughter of rich Capulet… by holy marriage that thou consent to marry us today” (2.4.57-59,64). After just knowing Juliet for one night, Romeo was quick to forget about his past lover and was ready to start a new relationship. On the other hand, Juliet can be seen as gullible. Similar to Romeo, she also fell in love too suddenly. Surprisingly, she was the first to suggest their marriage. She easily trusted a young man who she never met before and recklessly suggested ,” if that thy bent of love be honorable, thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow” (2.2.143-144). Both lovers plan to spend their future together as husband and wife without the consent from their parents or any advice from the adults. Their rush into marriage was the main event that eventually cause their
Right from the beginning of the play, Shakespeare characterizes Romeo as a young man who was heart-broken over a one-sided love. Not long after, Romeo meets Juliet at a night party by fate and is drawn in by her beauty. As their conversation drags on until the early morning, they parted by both agreeing to get marry as soon as possible. Without a single doubt or worry, Romeo makes his way straight to Friar Laurence and informs him about how his “ heart’s dear love is set on the fair daughter of rich Capulet… by holy marriage that thou consent to marry us today” (2.4.57-59,64). After just knowing Juliet for one night, Romeo was quick to forget about his past lover and was ready to start a new relationship. On the other hand, Juliet can be seen as gullible. Similar to Romeo, she also fell in love too suddenly. Surprisingly, she was the first to suggest their marriage. She easily trusted a young man who she never met before and recklessly suggested ,” if that thy bent of love be honorable, thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow” (2.2.143-144). Both lovers plan to spend their future together as husband and wife without the consent from their parents or any advice from the adults. Their rush into marriage was the main event that eventually cause their