The lifespan development theory is supported through the different perspectives of many scientists and psychologists. Through deep research and experimentation, theses have been developed regarding the eruption of new characteristics that individuals will demonstrate as they grow. These ideas are displayed in William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, specifically exhibited through the lives of Romeo and Juliet themselves. To demonstrate, Psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory considers an individual’s development to be hinged upon his response to that of a moral conflict, connecting with Romeo’s sudden engagement to Juliet. Kohlberg argues that individuals of whom have not yet been fully developed are more fixated on themselves; the benefits,
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Besides the obvious disapproval of their families being an issue, Romeo’s sudden action has consequences that he didn’t think through because of his obsession over his own wants. For example, Romeo is sacrificing his family name and reputation for a girl he had just barely met. From the decades of continuous fighting between the Capulets and Montagues, it is clear to see that their family names are the most significant thing they have. In addition, this marriage sparked a pure hatred from Romeo to Paris, Juliet’s arranged husband, which later led him to murder him. If Romeo and Juliet hadn’t been so entangled in their marriage, an innocent man’s death could have been avoided. Romeo’s sense of selfishness as an adolescent confirms Kohlberg’s thesis about development. Correspondingly, Psychology lecturer James Mccue’s theory proves its connection to the same idea as Kohlberg’s through its biology of the brain. This theory suggests that age is a major component in why adolescents tend to make irrational decisions without thinking logically. McCue goes into detail about certain parts of the brain that serve as evidence to this thesis, specifically the frontal …show more content…
Markedly, Romeo and Juliet both, under the age of twenty, prove to be significantly likely to participate in actions or behaviors like these suggested. To clarify, as previously analyzed, Romeo and Juliet both eventually kill themselves to be with each other in the afterlife. These decisions were immediately effective and they went through with them without a second thought. They, once again, didn’t take into consideration how their families would handle this and how it would impact the entire society whether it be positive or negative. Not only is the frontal lobe a clear example of an accurate thesis contemplating reasons of adolescent immaturity in decision-making, but according to Psychologist Lev Vygotsky, social interaction is too, a fundamental factor in the life span development theory. Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory suggests that human development is largely based on a dynamic interaction with people and the culture around the individual. He emphasizes the significant role that society plays, explaining that cultural differences forcefully impacts child
Besides the obvious disapproval of their families being an issue, Romeo’s sudden action has consequences that he didn’t think through because of his obsession over his own wants. For example, Romeo is sacrificing his family name and reputation for a girl he had just barely met. From the decades of continuous fighting between the Capulets and Montagues, it is clear to see that their family names are the most significant thing they have. In addition, this marriage sparked a pure hatred from Romeo to Paris, Juliet’s arranged husband, which later led him to murder him. If Romeo and Juliet hadn’t been so entangled in their marriage, an innocent man’s death could have been avoided. Romeo’s sense of selfishness as an adolescent confirms Kohlberg’s thesis about development. Correspondingly, Psychology lecturer James Mccue’s theory proves its connection to the same idea as Kohlberg’s through its biology of the brain. This theory suggests that age is a major component in why adolescents tend to make irrational decisions without thinking logically. McCue goes into detail about certain parts of the brain that serve as evidence to this thesis, specifically the frontal …show more content…
Markedly, Romeo and Juliet both, under the age of twenty, prove to be significantly likely to participate in actions or behaviors like these suggested. To clarify, as previously analyzed, Romeo and Juliet both eventually kill themselves to be with each other in the afterlife. These decisions were immediately effective and they went through with them without a second thought. They, once again, didn’t take into consideration how their families would handle this and how it would impact the entire society whether it be positive or negative. Not only is the frontal lobe a clear example of an accurate thesis contemplating reasons of adolescent immaturity in decision-making, but according to Psychologist Lev Vygotsky, social interaction is too, a fundamental factor in the life span development theory. Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory suggests that human development is largely based on a dynamic interaction with people and the culture around the individual. He emphasizes the significant role that society plays, explaining that cultural differences forcefully impacts child