In the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet take their lives due to the stress of their families’ rivalry. The play is of the Montague, Romeo, and Capulet, Juliet. Unfortunately since there familys are in a midst of a long lasting feud there love is forbidden. The first time Romeo spots Juliet is from across the room at the party, he instantly is overcome with emotions and talks to her. When the nurse interrupts their conversation, telling Juliet to go see her mother, Romeo asks the nurse who her mother is. She responds by revealing that Juliet’s mother is the lady of the Capulet house. Romeo is shocked and in an aside says: “O dear account! My life is foe’s debt” (Ⅰ.ⅴ.132). He is so upset he leaves the party, but
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During the party scene, Tybalt spotted Romeo and identified him as a Montague. He tells Capulet: “Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe,/ A villain that is hither come in spite/ To scorn at our solemnity this night” (Ⅰ.ⅴ.69-71). During that night no actions are taken but Tybalt is still mad, so he decides to fight Romeo on the streets of Verona. At first Romeo refuses to fight since Tybalt is his cousin because he is married to Juliet. Instead Mercutio takes his place in the fight. At first it is a playful fight but when Romeo tries to break it up, Tybalt accidently kills Mercutio. Tybalt leaves in shock, but Romeo has others plans. As Tybalt was walking away, Romeo shouts: “That late thou gavest me, for Mercutio’s soul/ Is but a little way above our heads,/Staying for thine to keep him company./ Either thou or I,or both, must go with him” (Ⅰ.ⅲ.131-134). This led to the second fight which was between Romeo and Tybalt. This fight is more serious and ends up in Tybalt’s death. Since the prince earlier banned fighting in the streets of Verona, Romeo was banished from the city for life. The prince comes in and says: “Romeo slew him; he slew Mercutio./ Who now the price of his dear blood doth owe” (Ⅲ.ⅱ.191-192). Lord Montague tries to explain that Tybalt's death was just since he did just slay Mercutio, Romeo’s friend. Unfortunately the prince takes no pity and responds: “And for the offence/ Immediately we do exile him hence (Ⅲ.ⅱ.196-197). Romeo being banished is the biggest stress of their marriage throughout the play and is caused by the family
During the party scene, Tybalt spotted Romeo and identified him as a Montague. He tells Capulet: “Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe,/ A villain that is hither come in spite/ To scorn at our solemnity this night” (Ⅰ.ⅴ.69-71). During that night no actions are taken but Tybalt is still mad, so he decides to fight Romeo on the streets of Verona. At first Romeo refuses to fight since Tybalt is his cousin because he is married to Juliet. Instead Mercutio takes his place in the fight. At first it is a playful fight but when Romeo tries to break it up, Tybalt accidently kills Mercutio. Tybalt leaves in shock, but Romeo has others plans. As Tybalt was walking away, Romeo shouts: “That late thou gavest me, for Mercutio’s soul/ Is but a little way above our heads,/Staying for thine to keep him company./ Either thou or I,or both, must go with him” (Ⅰ.ⅲ.131-134). This led to the second fight which was between Romeo and Tybalt. This fight is more serious and ends up in Tybalt’s death. Since the prince earlier banned fighting in the streets of Verona, Romeo was banished from the city for life. The prince comes in and says: “Romeo slew him; he slew Mercutio./ Who now the price of his dear blood doth owe” (Ⅲ.ⅱ.191-192). Lord Montague tries to explain that Tybalt's death was just since he did just slay Mercutio, Romeo’s friend. Unfortunately the prince takes no pity and responds: “And for the offence/ Immediately we do exile him hence (Ⅲ.ⅱ.196-197). Romeo being banished is the biggest stress of their marriage throughout the play and is caused by the family