How Does Shakespeare Make Decisions In Romeo And Juliet

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Shakespeare demonstrates different examples of decisions people make when they are in love and believe the world is against them. In “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet” act 2 scene 2, Romeo stumbles upon Juliet’s balcony and then proceeds to present himself to her, leading to their interaction on the subject of their love. In such a conversation, there is proof of when people begin to take on careless actions as they fall deeper in love with one another, going against the world. After Juliet objects to Romeo being with her due to the fact that he would be killed if seen, Romeo says, “With love’s light wings did I o’erperch these walls; for stony limits cannot hold out,” (Romeo and Juliet.2.2.66-67). Juliet worries Romeo would be killed, but

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