A tragic flaw is the flaw that brings about the downfall of a hero. In the play Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, Romeo's tragic flaw is his impetuosity as he is constantly letting his emotions overrule his ability to make sane decisions. Romeo is continually falling in and out of love, he never tends to give himself time to grieve and just jumps into things with people he barely knows, causing many of the poor outcomes throughout the play. Equally important, Romeo and Juliet's background plays an immense role in the downfall of their relationship. Their families have had a long lasting hatred for one another. Since this unknown love is forbidden it causes it to be filled with suspicion and urgency. For this purpose, Romeo has a tendency
