What Are The Consequences Of Hasty Decisions In Romeo And Juliet

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During the Cold War, the United States and Soviet Union were trying to influence other countries to adopt their political ideologies. The CIA acted impulsively during this time by killing leaders of newly independent countries that they suspected of being communists in Africa and Asia after they had gained independence from their colonizers like the UK and France. These actions caused serious consequences they didn’t expect where many of the people they put in charge after they assassinated the original leaders became dictators, these hasty decisions can be compared to the hasty decisions made by Romeo. I think Romeo caused the deaths in Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet" because he acted impulsively, lack self-control, and failure to communicate …show more content…

This is evident in Act 2, Scene 2, when Romeo declares, "With love's light wings did I o'erperch these walls. For stony limits cannot hold love out" (Lines 67-68). In other words, Romeo believes that his love for Juliet gives him the power to overcome any obstacle. This sense of invincibility leads him to take risks without considering the consequences. Romeo's belief that he is invincible is a key factor in his poor decision-making and ultimately leads to tragic consequences. This idea supports the thesis that Romeo's lack of emotional intelligence and poor decision making caused the tragic ending of "Romeo and …show more content…

In Act 5, Scene 3, Romeo exclaims, "Here's to my love. O true apothecary, thy drugs are quick. Thus with a kiss I die." Upon seeing Juliet seemingly dead, Romeo immediately decides to take his own life. Romeo's rash decision to take his own life is a clear example of his impulsive behavior. Instead of considering alternative options or seeking help, Romeo acts impulsively based on his emotions. This decision ultimately leads to the tragic end of the play, as Juliet awakens to find Romeo dead beside her. Romeo's lack of emotional control and impulsive actions throughout the play lead to his own tragic demise and further contribute to the overall tragedy of the

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