Many people have impulsivity, which is the tendency to act on quick feelings or wants without thinking about the effects, which can be very bad if not controlled. People in “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet,” a famous play by William Shakespeare, end up in terrible situations because they act without thinking. Because Romeo is so impulsive, he makes a lot of quick choices that end up deciding the fate of “star-crossed lovers”. From the start of the play, it’s clear that Romeo is impulsive. He meets Juliet at the end of Capulet's party and falls in love with her right away, even though he doesn't know much about her or what will happen if he pursues her. As he says “If I profane with my unworthiest hand, This holy shrine, the gentle sin is this, My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand, to smooth that rough touch
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A dateless bargain to engrossing death. Come, bitter conduct, come, unsavory guide! Thou desperate pilot, now at once run on the dashing rocks thy seasick weary bark! Here’s to my love. Drinking. O true apothecary, Thy drugs are quick. Thus with a kiss I die.” (Shakespeare 5.3, 114-120). Due to his sadness, Romeo can’t see past his feelings and decides to end his own life without thinking about what might happen. Sarah Carter reinforces the theme of impulsivity in the play. Carter notes that both Romeo and Juliet exhibit impulsive behavior throughout the story, often acting upon their emotions without fully considering the repercussions (Carter). This impulsivity is further fueled by the ongoing feud between their families, which creates an environment that can lead directly to haste actions (Carter). It’s important to consider that it is also suggested that the impulsivity of characters is a product of their environment, in turn leading to rash decisions. The impulsive behavior of Romeo and Juliet is influenced by the environment of feuding families and societal
A dateless bargain to engrossing death. Come, bitter conduct, come, unsavory guide! Thou desperate pilot, now at once run on the dashing rocks thy seasick weary bark! Here’s to my love. Drinking. O true apothecary, Thy drugs are quick. Thus with a kiss I die.” (Shakespeare 5.3, 114-120). Due to his sadness, Romeo can’t see past his feelings and decides to end his own life without thinking about what might happen. Sarah Carter reinforces the theme of impulsivity in the play. Carter notes that both Romeo and Juliet exhibit impulsive behavior throughout the story, often acting upon their emotions without fully considering the repercussions (Carter). This impulsivity is further fueled by the ongoing feud between their families, which creates an environment that can lead directly to haste actions (Carter). It’s important to consider that it is also suggested that the impulsivity of characters is a product of their environment, in turn leading to rash decisions. The impulsive behavior of Romeo and Juliet is influenced by the environment of feuding families and societal