While under the pressure to succeed, humans will lean towards making decisions based on a fight or flight response, leading to an emotion based reaction rather than an intellect based reaction. This can be related to the adults in the lives of Romeo and Juliet in William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The Nurse is influenced by her late child as she involves herself in Juliet’s romantic life, keeping secrets and encouraging irresponsible behavior. Likewise, Friar Lawrence doesn’t allow himself the time to think about the future and only barely considers the immediate repercussions of his actions. Correspondingly, Capulet allows his haste for Juliet’s possible marriage change his attitudes and actions towards Juliet, regardless of how her life
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The Friar rushes to get things done instead of properly dealing with stressful situations. His haste to get Romeo and Juliet married as quickly as possible demonstrates his refusal to take things more calmly: “Come, come with me, and we will make short work, For by your leaves, you shall not stay alone Till Holy Church incorporate two in one.” (2.6.35-37) Friar Lawrence, as a priest, exists to keep holiness among those who come to him for help and advice. In his haste to preserve the purity of Romeo and Juliet, he rushed to marry them as quickly as possible without considering the repercussions of his enabling behavior in their relationship, as he barely questions them and their choice, only moving as quickly as possible to the path of least resistance. In fact, the Friar makes hazardous plans in order to try and help Romeo and Juliet, however his lack of consideration for repercussions means he is willing to risk the lives of the teens for their own love and happiness. His plan involving the deep sleep potion signifies his need for quick solutions over effective solutions. “As that is desperate which we would prevent. If, rather than to marry County Paris, Thou hast the strength of will to slay thyself,... if thou dar’st, I’ll give thee remedy.” (4.1.71-72, 76) As a result of Juliet’s threats to kill herself, the …show more content…
The Nurse’s deep emotional involvement with Juliet lead to her irrational approach to difficult situations. In addition, Friar Lawrence allowed the constant barrage of difficult situations overwhelm him. Moreover, Capulet’s lack of reasoning after the death of Tybalt lead to Juliet’s own haste. These characters exist as important guides in the young lovers, however the miscommunication and dramatic changes in circumstance lead to these pivotal adults making haste decisions in a last-ditch attempt at aid. Unfortunately, these poor decisions lead to the exact opposite of their intention- the tragic suicides of Romeo and Juliet. Due to their actions and terrible conflict resolution, their deaths were inevitable and Shakespeare made it clear as day with his use of emotions of the adults, be they negative or positive, impacting the lives of the characters grandiose
The Friar rushes to get things done instead of properly dealing with stressful situations. His haste to get Romeo and Juliet married as quickly as possible demonstrates his refusal to take things more calmly: “Come, come with me, and we will make short work, For by your leaves, you shall not stay alone Till Holy Church incorporate two in one.” (2.6.35-37) Friar Lawrence, as a priest, exists to keep holiness among those who come to him for help and advice. In his haste to preserve the purity of Romeo and Juliet, he rushed to marry them as quickly as possible without considering the repercussions of his enabling behavior in their relationship, as he barely questions them and their choice, only moving as quickly as possible to the path of least resistance. In fact, the Friar makes hazardous plans in order to try and help Romeo and Juliet, however his lack of consideration for repercussions means he is willing to risk the lives of the teens for their own love and happiness. His plan involving the deep sleep potion signifies his need for quick solutions over effective solutions. “As that is desperate which we would prevent. If, rather than to marry County Paris, Thou hast the strength of will to slay thyself,... if thou dar’st, I’ll give thee remedy.” (4.1.71-72, 76) As a result of Juliet’s threats to kill herself, the …show more content…
The Nurse’s deep emotional involvement with Juliet lead to her irrational approach to difficult situations. In addition, Friar Lawrence allowed the constant barrage of difficult situations overwhelm him. Moreover, Capulet’s lack of reasoning after the death of Tybalt lead to Juliet’s own haste. These characters exist as important guides in the young lovers, however the miscommunication and dramatic changes in circumstance lead to these pivotal adults making haste decisions in a last-ditch attempt at aid. Unfortunately, these poor decisions lead to the exact opposite of their intention- the tragic suicides of Romeo and Juliet. Due to their actions and terrible conflict resolution, their deaths were inevitable and Shakespeare made it clear as day with his use of emotions of the adults, be they negative or positive, impacting the lives of the characters grandiose