In renowned famous literature, blame is subjective, which makes the work all the more compelling. Without a single character to blame, the audience is forced to look for culprits within the story. In “Romeo and Juliet” the playwright, William Shakespeare employs this strategy. Thus, there are three characters and their shortcomings that can be most prominently blamed as the causes behind the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. It is because of Mercutio’s impulsiveness. Capulet’s stubbornness and Friar Lawrence’s impetuosity that brought about the lover’s untimely end.
The first character whose actions can be indicted for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet is Mercutio. At the beginning of the play, Mercutio coerces Romeo into going to the Capulet part, despite how he is a Montague, the Capulet’s sworn enemy. He tells Romeo “Nay, gentle Romeo we must have you dance,” when Romeo expresses doubt about going to the party in act 1 scene 4. Therefore, Mercutio’s influence on Romeo would lead to his meeting with Juliet, in turn setting off the events the rest of the events in the play in …show more content…
In consequence, when he reprimands Tybalt, his fiery nephew retaliates with “I will withdraw, but this intrusion shall now seeming sweet, convert to bitterest gall.” This line foreshadows the upcoming plights caused by Romeo’s encounter at the Capulet party. As such, if Lord Capulet would be less stubborn and heed Tybalt's warning this story would not have its bitter end. Then, later in the play, Capulet arranges for Juliet to marry count Paris, though she does not wish to. When Capulet learns of this he berates his daughter and tells her to "get thee to church o'thursday / or never look me in the face." It is predominantly because of Capulet's lack of leniency shown in the quote that forces Juliet to turn to Friar Lawrence for a solution. As a result, the plan that kills the two lovers was set in motion.
The first character whose actions can be indicted for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet is Mercutio. At the beginning of the play, Mercutio coerces Romeo into going to the Capulet part, despite how he is a Montague, the Capulet’s sworn enemy. He tells Romeo “Nay, gentle Romeo we must have you dance,” when Romeo expresses doubt about going to the party in act 1 scene 4. Therefore, Mercutio’s influence on Romeo would lead to his meeting with Juliet, in turn setting off the events the rest of the events in the play in …show more content…
In consequence, when he reprimands Tybalt, his fiery nephew retaliates with “I will withdraw, but this intrusion shall now seeming sweet, convert to bitterest gall.” This line foreshadows the upcoming plights caused by Romeo’s encounter at the Capulet party. As such, if Lord Capulet would be less stubborn and heed Tybalt's warning this story would not have its bitter end. Then, later in the play, Capulet arranges for Juliet to marry count Paris, though she does not wish to. When Capulet learns of this he berates his daughter and tells her to "get thee to church o'thursday / or never look me in the face." It is predominantly because of Capulet's lack of leniency shown in the quote that forces Juliet to turn to Friar Lawrence for a solution. As a result, the plan that kills the two lovers was set in motion.