Who Is To Blame For Romeo And Juliet's Death

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In Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet take their lives. There are various people to blame for their deaths. Who is really to blame? Mercutio, Tybalt, or maybe even themselves? Ultimately, if Juliet’s parents had provided a safe environment for her, the Friar had made better decisions, and the Nurse did not turn on her, I believe their deaths could had been avoided. One reason I blame Juliets parents is because they did not provide a safe environment for her. When Tybalt died she was devastated and extremely overwhelmed with grief, and instead of being there for her, they wanted to rush into marriage with Paris. Capulet says, “ I tell thee what: get thee church o’ Thursday, or never look me in the face … My fingers itch.

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