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Reasons For To Blame For The Death Of Romeo And Juliet

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In the world, it is common for families and even countries to argue, and these arguments cause unnecessary controversies. In William Shakespeare’s, “Romeo and Juliet”, Juliet, a Capulet, falls in love with Romeo, a Montague, whom is in love with Juliet. Because of the arguments between the Capulets and Montagues, Romeo and Juliet are forbidden to be together. Riots break out, and secrets are kept, resulting in many more problems and tragedies. Romeo and Juliet’s tragic death is a result of the families’ feud because of the unnecessary fighting between the Capulets and Montagues, and the need for secrecy in Romeo and Juliet’s relationship. With all the unnecessary scuffles because of the feud, Romeo and Juliet are unable to be together, and …show more content…

Friar Laurence could be considered the person to blame for Romeo and Juliet’s death because he was the one that marries to two lovers without their parent’s consent. Although he did marry Romeo and Juliet in secret, it all circles back to the feud. The leading reason for his decision to marry them, was because he was hoping that it would end the feud, knowing that if he had Romeo and Juliet get their parent’s consent, they would not be allowed to marry each other. He is guided by the rivalry, which allowed him to make his decision to marry them. Friar Laurence did make a dangerous decision in marrying Romeo and Juliet, but the feud is truly to blame, for without it, Romeo and Juliet would not have had to been married secretly. Also, Friar Laurence came up with the plan that was dangerous, yet none of it would have been needed if the families were not feuding. Nevertheless, it could be a possibility that Friar Laurence is to blame for the death of the two lovers because of his dangerous decisions, but it is clear that the feud is the true cause for their deaths, as the feud is the reason that everything needed to be kept a

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