At first glance, Juliet takes seems at fault in Romeo and Juliet. However fully analyzed, Rosaline bears more blame than Juliet. Unlike Juliet’s calm rational choices and consistent actions, Rosaline’s inconsistencies and poor choices ultimately cause the deaths in William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
Rosaline is inconsistent in her actions, leading Romeo on and inadvertently causing his and others deaths.Her uncle invites her to a party presumably aware of her impending decision to become a nun,“Through fair Verona; find those persons out Whose names are written there, and to them say, My house and welcome on their pleasure stay.” (Shakespeare PAGE) Considering Rosaline claims she is to be a nun, it is strange she goes partying. She is going to have to take a covenant some time and she would be better off starting now. Putting off …show more content…
Keeping an open mind, she investigates Romeo's, as she later learns, purpose of trespassing. Rosaline’s blunt refusal of Romeo spares none of his feelings, causing Romeo deep despair,“She hath forsworn to love, and in that vow Do I live dead that live to tell it now.”(Shakespeare PAGE) Rosaline is indelicate in her refusal of Romeo. Unlike Juliet’s open minded actions, Rosaline is so focused on herself, she loses sight of all the problems she is causing. Romeo’s sadness causes his sleep deprivation resulting in poor choices from Romeo, such as irrational fighting proceeded by his
Rosaline is inconsistent in her actions, leading Romeo on and inadvertently causing his and others deaths.Her uncle invites her to a party presumably aware of her impending decision to become a nun,“Through fair Verona; find those persons out Whose names are written there, and to them say, My house and welcome on their pleasure stay.” (Shakespeare PAGE) Considering Rosaline claims she is to be a nun, it is strange she goes partying. She is going to have to take a covenant some time and she would be better off starting now. Putting off …show more content…
Keeping an open mind, she investigates Romeo's, as she later learns, purpose of trespassing. Rosaline’s blunt refusal of Romeo spares none of his feelings, causing Romeo deep despair,“She hath forsworn to love, and in that vow Do I live dead that live to tell it now.”(Shakespeare PAGE) Rosaline is indelicate in her refusal of Romeo. Unlike Juliet’s open minded actions, Rosaline is so focused on herself, she loses sight of all the problems she is causing. Romeo’s sadness causes his sleep deprivation resulting in poor choices from Romeo, such as irrational fighting proceeded by his