Bad decisions are like an avalanche; they start small, but then get bigger and bigger. This relates to “Romeo and Juliet”, a tragic love story between two teenagers whose families have been mortal enemies for centuries. Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, fall in love and face the consequences of their forbidden love. In “Romeo and Juliet”, Shakespeare teaches us to make thoughtful decisions. If they are not thought out well, they will have bad consequences later on. This message is shown through the usage of end-stop and enjambment throughout the text.
One of the devices Shakespeare uses to emphasize by not making thoughtful decisions leads to consequences is end-stops. The Capulet's and Montague's fight constantly and often fight on the street many times. Many times, these fights get extremely out of hand, and by the third fight they have made the king put his foot down and threaten the two families:“Once more, on the pain of death, all men depart.” (1.1 103). The quote shows the king putting his foot down and not backing down at all. After seeing that the fights between the Montague's and the Capulet's have gotten out of hand many times, the king decides that enough is enough and that he wants peace and order in Verona. The king makes his decisions based on prior experience, and his decision is clear and well-thought-out. Shakespeare uses an end-stop to show that the king makes a decision that is clear and concise, and shows that by making thoughtful decisions, the consequences may not occur. Shakespeare uses end-stops multiple times to show that having a thoughtful decision will not lead to bad consequences. Although the …show more content…
When Romeo and Juliet first meet, they have a moment with each other, and profess their love for each other within hours of knowing each other. They decide that their infatuation for each other is undeniable, so they get married the next
One of the devices Shakespeare uses to emphasize by not making thoughtful decisions leads to consequences is end-stops. The Capulet's and Montague's fight constantly and often fight on the street many times. Many times, these fights get extremely out of hand, and by the third fight they have made the king put his foot down and threaten the two families:“Once more, on the pain of death, all men depart.” (1.1 103). The quote shows the king putting his foot down and not backing down at all. After seeing that the fights between the Montague's and the Capulet's have gotten out of hand many times, the king decides that enough is enough and that he wants peace and order in Verona. The king makes his decisions based on prior experience, and his decision is clear and well-thought-out. Shakespeare uses an end-stop to show that the king makes a decision that is clear and concise, and shows that by making thoughtful decisions, the consequences may not occur. Shakespeare uses end-stops multiple times to show that having a thoughtful decision will not lead to bad consequences. Although the …show more content…
When Romeo and Juliet first meet, they have a moment with each other, and profess their love for each other within hours of knowing each other. They decide that their infatuation for each other is undeniable, so they get married the next