In plays, actions of others can change the course of events of other people’s lives. In west side story, the 2 lovers are killed by the difficulties they face and the actions of others. In William Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet with Related Readings, the 2 star -crossed lovers are torn apart by external forces facing downfalls and a sad tragedy. During a saddening moment in Romeo and Juliet’s lives, external forces cause them grief and leading them to their downfall. Also, during times of difficulty Romeo and Juliet experience a breakdown of communication from family members and friend’s weakening their relationship resulting to their demise. Lastly, external forces that cause death result in Romeo and Juliet’s downfall. Throughout the
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Juliet is heartbroken over Romeo’s punishment (Shakespeare 3.2.130-140). Juliet is grief-stricken over Romeo’s exile and Tybalt’s death this causes Lord Capulet to plan a marriage for Juliet, thinking that Juliet is depressed about Tybalt’s death but actually is more concerned about Romeo’s banishment. This makes Juliet more depressed since she is already married to Romeo. In addition, Romeo is filled with grief when Tybalt and Mercutio have a duel and in turn, he loses his best friend to the long and bitter feud that has been raging between the Montague family and the Capulet family. As Romeo grieves about Mercutio’s death he says, “This gentleman, the prince’s near ally/ My very friend, hath got his mortal hurt/ In my behalf, my reputation stained with Tybalt’s slander (3.1.104-107). Romeo is so sad that he says “Ha banishment? Be merciful, say “death”/ for exile hath more terror in his look/ Much more than death, do not say “banishment” (3.3.13-15). Romeo also explains how it would be if he wasn’t with Juliet, “Tis torture, and not mercy, heaven is here/ where Juliet lives, and every cat and dog, and little mouse, every unworthy thing/ live here in heaven and may look on her”
Juliet is heartbroken over Romeo’s punishment (Shakespeare 3.2.130-140). Juliet is grief-stricken over Romeo’s exile and Tybalt’s death this causes Lord Capulet to plan a marriage for Juliet, thinking that Juliet is depressed about Tybalt’s death but actually is more concerned about Romeo’s banishment. This makes Juliet more depressed since she is already married to Romeo. In addition, Romeo is filled with grief when Tybalt and Mercutio have a duel and in turn, he loses his best friend to the long and bitter feud that has been raging between the Montague family and the Capulet family. As Romeo grieves about Mercutio’s death he says, “This gentleman, the prince’s near ally/ My very friend, hath got his mortal hurt/ In my behalf, my reputation stained with Tybalt’s slander (3.1.104-107). Romeo is so sad that he says “Ha banishment? Be merciful, say “death”/ for exile hath more terror in his look/ Much more than death, do not say “banishment” (3.3.13-15). Romeo also explains how it would be if he wasn’t with Juliet, “Tis torture, and not mercy, heaven is here/ where Juliet lives, and every cat and dog, and little mouse, every unworthy thing/ live here in heaven and may look on her”