“Tragedy is the difference between what is and what might have been”-Prime Minister of Israel. This is a quote for contemplation and meditation, something quick to be grasped yet difficult to let go. The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is the same. After the last page is read (mournfully) and that classic piece of literature closes, we contemplate what might have been for Juliet and her Romeo. November 19, 2015 marks the day that another tragedy occurred. One hundred thirty people dead, several others injured, all due to the machinations of ISIS and the doctrine of the Quran in the fair city of Paris. Exploring the similarities and differences between the two tragic events leads one to consider the effects of the tragedy,
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Each caused unity to break forth from disunity. As Romeo fell to the floor in grief, and Juliet took her life in hopelessness, the Montagues and Capulets came together in hope, causing joy for the future. Likewise, as the bullets of ISIS pierced through the flesh of the masses causing death, despair, and terror, the world held hands of support with the victims. Soon afterwards coalitions were formed and the war against the Islamic State and thus for humanity became reinvigorated. The two tragedies are different in one central way, which is that the unity that sprung from the Romeo and Juliet tragedy mended differences between two opposing families. However, the unity that sprung from the Paris terror attack and attacks similar to it around the world caused and is causing unity amongst passive, indifferent nations. A common goal the world shares is the elimination of ISIS. Thus, there is …show more content…
The terror attack wrought casualties designed to cause terror. Frozen veined deeds of slaughter, causing hearts to beat quicker and fear lead its victims succumb to its aim. What is its aim? Its aim is nothing other than submission to whoever is causing the fear. The deaths that took place Romeo and Juliet exist differently. They stand moving, emotional, and personal. When Tybalt receives retribution for killing Mercutio, we have no fear. We have tears of sorrow. When Juliet takes her life in sorrow, we gain a deeper understanding of love, of choices, and of choices
Each caused unity to break forth from disunity. As Romeo fell to the floor in grief, and Juliet took her life in hopelessness, the Montagues and Capulets came together in hope, causing joy for the future. Likewise, as the bullets of ISIS pierced through the flesh of the masses causing death, despair, and terror, the world held hands of support with the victims. Soon afterwards coalitions were formed and the war against the Islamic State and thus for humanity became reinvigorated. The two tragedies are different in one central way, which is that the unity that sprung from the Romeo and Juliet tragedy mended differences between two opposing families. However, the unity that sprung from the Paris terror attack and attacks similar to it around the world caused and is causing unity amongst passive, indifferent nations. A common goal the world shares is the elimination of ISIS. Thus, there is …show more content…
The terror attack wrought casualties designed to cause terror. Frozen veined deeds of slaughter, causing hearts to beat quicker and fear lead its victims succumb to its aim. What is its aim? Its aim is nothing other than submission to whoever is causing the fear. The deaths that took place Romeo and Juliet exist differently. They stand moving, emotional, and personal. When Tybalt receives retribution for killing Mercutio, we have no fear. We have tears of sorrow. When Juliet takes her life in sorrow, we gain a deeper understanding of love, of choices, and of choices