“Do not be misled; bad company corrupts a good character…” The previous quote is cited from the Bible. With that being said, characters and their future have always been affected by those that they are around. Although it is important to always take ownership in your wrongs, those around you will likely affect your future. In the short play, Romeo and Juliet, Romeo and Juliet’s deaths were provoked by those around them.
First, the nurse’s irresponsible actions are to show for Romeo and Juliet’s death. The nurse, who was close to Juliet had no boundaries nor backbone to support the teenager and her haste decisions. Nurse helped sneak Romeo around even though Romeo and Juliet’s romance was shown to be a bad idea. For example, when the young couple …show more content…
Friar Lawrence, a role model to the small village, mislead the young couple bring them to their own deaths. Friar Lawrence began to get involved in the affair of the young couple was when he married them secretly without the consent of Juliet's parents, nor the blessing of anyone. By Friar Lawrence marrying them, that caused the young couple to feel more connected and in sync, which wasn’t a good idea without any opinions from either of their families or friends. Much like Nurse, Friar Lawrence also encouraged the relationship of Romeo and Juliet. Shortly after the murdering of Tybalt, Friar Lawrence came up with the idea for Romeo to go stay with Juliet. In Fact, he even came up with a long plan to ensure that the couple and their romance continues. “Take heed, take heed, for such die miserable. Go, get thee to thy love, as was decreed. Ascend her chamber, hence, and comfort her. But look thou stay not till the watch be set,” (A3, S3, P7). By saying this, he was phycologically setting Romeo and Juliet up for failure. Friar Lawrence knew that Romeo had just killed a man, but he was still supporting his relationship with Juliet. As a wise Monk, Friar Lawrence should have known that it wasn’t a good idea, considering the fact that he just married his new wed’s cousin. Lastly, Friar Lawrence was completely irresponsible. Not only did he come up with complex plans for the two to continue …show more content…
The Capulet’s, holding Juliet to high standards, forced her to grow up too fast. Not only is the rushing of her age inconvenient, but it was also bad for her mentality. Juliet is a young teenager who is growing, and she had not yet found herself mentally. By her parents forcing a marriage apon her, they interfere with the development of her young brain. With Juliet’s mind being scrambled, she quickly fell in love with Romeo. As a young teenager, if you don’t have anyone you feel understands you, you will be desperate for love; which was the case of Juliet. Before rushing Juliet into marriage, the Capulets did not build a relationship nor bond with her. Juliet’s mother, who also married early, was no support to Juliet. Mrs. Capulet understood what Juliet was going through, but still forced her into the uncomfortable situation of marrying a grown man she doesn’t love. Mrs. Capulet, who is supposed to be someone Juliet can talk to, quickly went to goo get Mr. Capulet when Juliet said she didn’t want to marry Paris. Infact, she didn’t even discuss feelings with Juliet. As if being rushed into the marriage was not enough, Juliet’s parents were verbally abusive to her over her life decision. “Ang thee, young baggage! Disobedient wretch! I tell thee what: get thee to church o' Thursday. Or never after look me in the face. Speak not. Reply not. Do not answer me. My fingers itch.—Wife, we scarce thought us blest. That
First, the nurse’s irresponsible actions are to show for Romeo and Juliet’s death. The nurse, who was close to Juliet had no boundaries nor backbone to support the teenager and her haste decisions. Nurse helped sneak Romeo around even though Romeo and Juliet’s romance was shown to be a bad idea. For example, when the young couple …show more content…
Friar Lawrence, a role model to the small village, mislead the young couple bring them to their own deaths. Friar Lawrence began to get involved in the affair of the young couple was when he married them secretly without the consent of Juliet's parents, nor the blessing of anyone. By Friar Lawrence marrying them, that caused the young couple to feel more connected and in sync, which wasn’t a good idea without any opinions from either of their families or friends. Much like Nurse, Friar Lawrence also encouraged the relationship of Romeo and Juliet. Shortly after the murdering of Tybalt, Friar Lawrence came up with the idea for Romeo to go stay with Juliet. In Fact, he even came up with a long plan to ensure that the couple and their romance continues. “Take heed, take heed, for such die miserable. Go, get thee to thy love, as was decreed. Ascend her chamber, hence, and comfort her. But look thou stay not till the watch be set,” (A3, S3, P7). By saying this, he was phycologically setting Romeo and Juliet up for failure. Friar Lawrence knew that Romeo had just killed a man, but he was still supporting his relationship with Juliet. As a wise Monk, Friar Lawrence should have known that it wasn’t a good idea, considering the fact that he just married his new wed’s cousin. Lastly, Friar Lawrence was completely irresponsible. Not only did he come up with complex plans for the two to continue …show more content…
The Capulet’s, holding Juliet to high standards, forced her to grow up too fast. Not only is the rushing of her age inconvenient, but it was also bad for her mentality. Juliet is a young teenager who is growing, and she had not yet found herself mentally. By her parents forcing a marriage apon her, they interfere with the development of her young brain. With Juliet’s mind being scrambled, she quickly fell in love with Romeo. As a young teenager, if you don’t have anyone you feel understands you, you will be desperate for love; which was the case of Juliet. Before rushing Juliet into marriage, the Capulets did not build a relationship nor bond with her. Juliet’s mother, who also married early, was no support to Juliet. Mrs. Capulet understood what Juliet was going through, but still forced her into the uncomfortable situation of marrying a grown man she doesn’t love. Mrs. Capulet, who is supposed to be someone Juliet can talk to, quickly went to goo get Mr. Capulet when Juliet said she didn’t want to marry Paris. Infact, she didn’t even discuss feelings with Juliet. As if being rushed into the marriage was not enough, Juliet’s parents were verbally abusive to her over her life decision. “Ang thee, young baggage! Disobedient wretch! I tell thee what: get thee to church o' Thursday. Or never after look me in the face. Speak not. Reply not. Do not answer me. My fingers itch.—Wife, we scarce thought us blest. That