Behind The Violence
In a world where weapons and violence are always used to solve out issues, have we ever took a moment to wonder, are we stopping our problems, or just creating more? In the tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare, this very question can be asked. The two adolescents, Romeo and Juliet, fall deep in love, although they are kin of two rivaling families. Set in Verona, the two decide to end their life rather than living in a world where they are destined to hate each other. As one may find, the violence and hate between these families caused many problems for their town, children, and own lives. Now, to answer the previously stated question, no, violence cannot solve problems, it simply suppresses the voice …show more content…
Primarily, when violence is used to solve a problem, it tends to complicate the situation and creates more civil unrest. For instance, a prime example of the chaos that is created by violence, is when Romeo slays Tybalt. The play reads,” That late thou gavest me: for Mercutio’s soul, is but a little way above our heads, staying for thine to keep him company. Either thou or I, or both, must go with him” (Shakespeare 3.1.127-130).Without violence, Romeo would not have killed Tybalt and he wouldn’t have been banished, thus stopping all the complications between Romeo and Juliet from occurring. This quote exemplifies the message of harmful suppression, for Juliet would not have have hid her feelings and love for Romeo for so long, if he hadn’t killed Tybalt. Likewise, when the Capulet and Montague servants start brawling, the hate between them affects the lives of the civilians. The citizens yell, “Clubs, bills, partisans! …show more content…
The answer is yes, there was. When both Romeo and Juliet, who were both taught all their life to hate each other, were able to love each other more than they love themselves, can't the Capulets and Montagues, who weren’t always told to hate one another, be at peace too? When Romeo sees Juliet in the Capulet tomb, he says, “Come, bitter conduct; come, unsavory guide! Thou desperate pilot, now at once run on. The dashing rocks thy seasick weary bark! Here’s to my love” (Shakespeare 5.3.116-119). As this quote shows, Romeo would rather choose death than a life without Juliet, and Juliet would chose the same. If the kin from unreasonable hate could love each other faithfully, why can’t their parent’s do the same. Additionally, when Friar Lawrence marries Romeo and Juliet, he too believes that his unifying act will bring both families together. Friars says,” Come, come, with me, and we will make short work; for, by your leaves, you shall not stay alone, till Holy Church incorporate two into one” (Shakespeare 2.5.35-37). Friar marries both lovers in hopes of bringing peace, for marriage is often an act that binds people together. Both children were able to look past their inherited hate and were able to love
In a world where weapons and violence are always used to solve out issues, have we ever took a moment to wonder, are we stopping our problems, or just creating more? In the tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare, this very question can be asked. The two adolescents, Romeo and Juliet, fall deep in love, although they are kin of two rivaling families. Set in Verona, the two decide to end their life rather than living in a world where they are destined to hate each other. As one may find, the violence and hate between these families caused many problems for their town, children, and own lives. Now, to answer the previously stated question, no, violence cannot solve problems, it simply suppresses the voice …show more content…
Primarily, when violence is used to solve a problem, it tends to complicate the situation and creates more civil unrest. For instance, a prime example of the chaos that is created by violence, is when Romeo slays Tybalt. The play reads,” That late thou gavest me: for Mercutio’s soul, is but a little way above our heads, staying for thine to keep him company. Either thou or I, or both, must go with him” (Shakespeare 3.1.127-130).Without violence, Romeo would not have killed Tybalt and he wouldn’t have been banished, thus stopping all the complications between Romeo and Juliet from occurring. This quote exemplifies the message of harmful suppression, for Juliet would not have have hid her feelings and love for Romeo for so long, if he hadn’t killed Tybalt. Likewise, when the Capulet and Montague servants start brawling, the hate between them affects the lives of the civilians. The citizens yell, “Clubs, bills, partisans! …show more content…
The answer is yes, there was. When both Romeo and Juliet, who were both taught all their life to hate each other, were able to love each other more than they love themselves, can't the Capulets and Montagues, who weren’t always told to hate one another, be at peace too? When Romeo sees Juliet in the Capulet tomb, he says, “Come, bitter conduct; come, unsavory guide! Thou desperate pilot, now at once run on. The dashing rocks thy seasick weary bark! Here’s to my love” (Shakespeare 5.3.116-119). As this quote shows, Romeo would rather choose death than a life without Juliet, and Juliet would chose the same. If the kin from unreasonable hate could love each other faithfully, why can’t their parent’s do the same. Additionally, when Friar Lawrence marries Romeo and Juliet, he too believes that his unifying act will bring both families together. Friars says,” Come, come, with me, and we will make short work; for, by your leaves, you shall not stay alone, till Holy Church incorporate two into one” (Shakespeare 2.5.35-37). Friar marries both lovers in hopes of bringing peace, for marriage is often an act that binds people together. Both children were able to look past their inherited hate and were able to love