Romeo And Juliet's Fate

The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet was a love story, most characterized by its childish lies and foolish decisions. Juliet went through with an elaborate plan to fake her death in an effort to avoid her impending marriage, but this had obvious consequences, as it was the sole reason the man she loved would take his own life. At least, they convinced themselves that they were in love. Anyone who knows the story can agree that the fate of these characters was pitiful at best, but mostly common sense, considering how naive both Romeo and Juliet were alike. All things considered, the two lovers’ outcome can be put on only one person- Lord Capulet. Had his opinions and actions been drastically different, about half of the cast wouldn’t have died. …show more content…
“She hath not seen the change of fourteen years. Let two more summers wither in their pride. Ere we may think her ripe to be a bride,” (Shakespeare 383). Then, after Tybalt’s death, he just decided that the only thing that would be good for her would be to get married. Not only get married, get married as soon as possible. “A Thursday let it be.—a Thursday, tell her, she shall be married to this noble earl. Will you be ready?” (Shakespeare 439). This is extraordinarily unfair to Juliet, although at this time it was common for fathers to choose their daughter’s partner, he did it without consulting Juliet in any way. Had he given her an opinion, there might not be a need for any secrecy. So, with receiving such conflicting opinions on her marriage, how was Juliet even supposed to know when a good time was to tell her parents about falling in love with Romeo, or their plans to …show more content…
Capulet was way too protective and controlling of Juliet. Many times in the play is Romeo seen with friends and family- such as Mercutio and Benvolio, but Juliet was never with anyone but Romeo, and sometimes the Nurse. We at least know that she had a cousin, Rosaline, but she never saw her once throughout the play. Being a teenage girl, we can assume this was not by choice. Girls her age want everything to do with friends and social lives. “Mistress minion you, thank me no thankings, nor proud me no prouds, but fettle your fine joints 'gainst Thursday next to go with Paris to Saint Peter’s Church, or I will drag thee on a hurdle thither,” (Shakespeare 443). By this quote we know that Juliet’s father is very controlling and protective of her, if he’s willing to drag her somewhere against her