Examples Of Romeo's Flaws

How Flaws Can Affect People People have many flaws, some can be tiny and others can lead to deadly consequences. In Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," the characters of Romeo, Juliet, and Friar Lawrence have some problems that lead to a tragic ending. Despite their good intentions, they make mistakes since they think about them too quickly, don't think things through, and lack experience. These three characters play a major role in what is going to happen to Romeo and Juliet in the end. Romeo is impulsive and makes decisions without thinking.

Due to his quick temper and impulsive nature, it led him to make decisions without fully considering the consequences. For example, Lord Capulet's decision to force Juliet to marry Paris was a key factor in her tragic death. By insisting that she marry someone she did not love, Lord Capulet put Juliet in an impossible situation. Lord Capulet says, “Thank me no thankings, nor proud me no prouds, But fettle your fine joints 'gainst Thursday next, To go with Paris to Saint Peter's Church, Or I will drag thee on a hurdle thither. Out, you green-sickness carrion!

This shows how the communication was so poor towards both parties, which lead to even more misunderstanding and deaths. Also, rash judgement lead to the dreadful end of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo says “Alive in triumph! And Mercutio slain! Away to heaven, respective lenity, and fire-eyed fury by conduct now!”(3,1,119-124) Romeo had built up anger from the feud which resulted in him aimlessly killing Tybalt.

In the story, Romeo is aggravated after Tybalt stabs his dear friend Mercutio during there fight. Instead of mourning over the death of his friend, he decides to chase after Tybalt to seek revenge. Tybalt's death is a direct result of the fight that then thereafter occurred. Romeo himself expressed, “It’s time for rage to guide my actions.”(147) In other words, Romeo is letting his current feelings determine his next actions.

In the world today people tend to act without having a clue what the ending results would be. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is a perfect example of people acting without thinking. Tybalt who is a capulet and is Juliet’s cousin is used as an example to see why your decisions matter. In the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Tybalt shows a darker side of human nature revealing that it is important to consider how decisions will affect the future.

After Romeo Kills Tybalt in a bloody sword dual, he flees the scene before the authorities arrive. This shows impulsivity because when he left, it showed guilt. This guilt mad him look bad in front of the entire town which is one of the reasons why he was exiled out of the town by the prince. If he wasn’t exiled than Romeo and Juliet would not have died because Romeo would have known that Juliet was alive not just sleeping from a potion. It is easy to see that one thing leads after another and resisting just one impulsive decision could save a life or two.

Away to heaven respective lenity And fire-eyed fury be my conduct now! Now, Tybalt, take the “villain” back again That late thou gavest me, for Mercutio’s soul Is but a little way above our heads, Staying for thine to keep him company. Either thou or I, or both, must go with him”(3. 1.115-122).To reiterate, Romeo is telling us how he plans on getting revenge on Tybalt for the death of Mercutio: killing him. Proving that Romeo acts on impulse instead of thinking things through like how murdering someone could cause problems for him and many others.

Ellie Sachs Francois Pre-AP English I Honors, Period 3 17 April 2023 Romeos Own Demise What can come from love? In the story of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare, many good and bad things can happen from it. It starts with two families in a rivalry feud, and when two kids from each family fall in love it leads to many deaths. Though fate was a way the tragedy occured, that was not the only reason. There are lots of people who are a factor of the tragic deaths of the star crossed lovers, but one of them, Romeo, is to be blamed the most because of his impulsiveness, over-emotionality , and indecisiveness.

One of his major impulsive decisions was when he decided to marry Juliet after less than 12 hours of knowing her. To reiterate, it is important to note that impulsive decisions are a natural thing for everyone due to focusing more on the reward than the causes because as previously stated, it’s better letting to someone sometimes take control of your actions. In Act 2, Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare portrays the dangerous side of the couple's relationship through their impulsive behavior and willingness to risk everything for their love. a closer look at his actions throughout the play reveals a pattern of recklessness that ultimately leads to tragic consequences. Romeo, in particular, demonstrates his recklessness by trespassing into the Capulet's garden, where he could easily be caught and killed.

Imprudence in Romeo and Juliet Spontaneity is a healthy trait for all to experience– to do something impulsively and not think every detail through to a T. However, imprudence is ignorant carelessness and blatant disregard of instincts or advice. This trait leads to detrimental consequences. In Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, imprudence is shown to be the cause of Romeo and Juliet’s deaths. For example, Romeo ignores his gut instinct telling him he would die if he went to the party and goes regardless, he also doesn't wait for the Friar’s updating letter and rides to Verona, despite knowing the letters were coming and would hold the answers he seeked.

And Mercutio slain! Away to Heaven, respective "lenity", and fire-eyed fury be my conduct now! Now, Tybalt, take the "villain" back again that late thou "gavest" me; for Mercutio 's soul is but a little way above our heads, staying for thine to keep him company." -Romeo (p. 533). If Mercutio 's death was inevitable, then what Romeo should have done instead of seeking revenge was "procure" to stay calm and wait for the law to take action.

He yearned to do something and decided to wed Romeo and Juliet immediately after he saw this opportunity without consulting their families. However, the consequences of such a wedding would be drastic: punishments such as banishment, disownment, execution, or public humiliation might have stemmed from this, but his isolation compelled him to help Romeo. Before being exiled, Romeo decides that his “...fire-eyed fury be my conduct now. / Now, Tybalt, takes the "villain" back again,” (Shakespeare 3.1.120-121) and kills Tybalt, avenging Mercutio. Because Romeo wanted revenge, he received the sentencing of banishment even though Tybalt would most likely have been executed or exiled for the murder of Mercutio; additionally, this sentencing demonstrates the development of his isolation affecting himself where Romeo is now hasty, vengeful, and careless; furthermore, the personification of his anger enhances his recklessness and carelessness for punishment or consequences.

Romeo and Juliet make hormonal and impulsive decisions that show their immaturity. After Tybalt kills Mercutio, Romeo cannot control his emotions and feels the need for revenge. He says, “Alive in triumph, and Mercutio slain! Away to heaven, respective lenity, and fire-eyed fury be my conduct now”(3.1.127-129). Part of being mature is the ability to control strong emotions, and here Romeo tells us that he is letting his fury guide his actions.

Rash Decisions With Consequences Quick decisions have harmful consequences and negatively impact to those who make these choices. In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet’s families experience many negative consequences from their decisions. From this, they learned that acting with caution is better than acting reckless while making decisions. Anyone is capable of making rash decisions no matter the age.

Tybalt is then killed by Romeo. This effectively supports Shakespeare’s theme that a simple flaw can result in