In “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet were 16 years old and 13 years old; they were truly in love but their parents were worst enemies. At the end of the story is where the tragedy happens, they both commit suicide. Adolescence can be a dangerous time for highly impressionable teens. In “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet”, William Shakespeare,adolescence plays a major role. One example of this is, Romeo’s unusual behavior reveals that, like a typical teenager, his emotions fluctuate. Therefore, he is elated one day and depressed the next. Infact Lord Montague tells Benvolio, that as soon as the sun rises, “{a}way from the light steels {his} heavy son” (1.1.124) Perhaps if Lord Montague would communicate
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that Juliet is immediately infatuated with Romeo, the only son of her great enemy.
For instance, “What’s he that follows here, that would not dance? / I know not . / Go ask his name.- If he be married,/ My grave is like to be my wedding-bed. /”(1.5.138-141) Furthermore, “Even though most adolescence come through this transitional age well, it’s important to understand the risk factors for behavior that can have serious consequences.” ( The Teenage Brain: Still Under Construction, stanza 3, lines 8-10) Consequently,both “Romeo and Juliet” and “ The Teenage Brain: Still Under Construction”explain adolescence in teens.
Although,people are at their physical and mental peak during adolescence, it can be a dangerous time for highly impressionable teens. “Compare her face with some that I shall show / “(1.11.90) Adolescence over powers the teen brain, which makes Romeo and Benvolio think that it’s alright to crash the Capulet’s party. Likewise, “It’s true that teenage brains can be impulsive,” (Teenage Brains are Malleable And Vulnerable, Researchers Say, Jon Hamilton, stanza 2,line 1) Teens are impulsive which can explain Romeo’s behavior in “Romeo and Juliet”. In this case,both “Romeo and Juliet” and “Teenage Brains are Malleable And Vulnerable, Researchers Say” explain why adolescence in teens can be
that Juliet is immediately infatuated with Romeo, the only son of her great enemy.
For instance, “What’s he that follows here, that would not dance? / I know not . / Go ask his name.- If he be married,/ My grave is like to be my wedding-bed. /”(1.5.138-141) Furthermore, “Even though most adolescence come through this transitional age well, it’s important to understand the risk factors for behavior that can have serious consequences.” ( The Teenage Brain: Still Under Construction, stanza 3, lines 8-10) Consequently,both “Romeo and Juliet” and “ The Teenage Brain: Still Under Construction”explain adolescence in teens.
Although,people are at their physical and mental peak during adolescence, it can be a dangerous time for highly impressionable teens. “Compare her face with some that I shall show / “(1.11.90) Adolescence over powers the teen brain, which makes Romeo and Benvolio think that it’s alright to crash the Capulet’s party. Likewise, “It’s true that teenage brains can be impulsive,” (Teenage Brains are Malleable And Vulnerable, Researchers Say, Jon Hamilton, stanza 2,line 1) Teens are impulsive which can explain Romeo’s behavior in “Romeo and Juliet”. In this case,both “Romeo and Juliet” and “Teenage Brains are Malleable And Vulnerable, Researchers Say” explain why adolescence in teens can be