Romoe And Juliets Death Essay, Research Paper

Who was responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet?

The responsibility of the deaths of Romeo and Juliet lie on the conscience of many of

the citizens of Verona. The blame does not only belong to the people baring the name

Capulet or Montague. All those who were involved, connected and event those who

did not try and stop the constant violence in fair Verona are responsible for their

deaths.

The everyday citizens of Verona are partly responsible for the tragic suicides of

Romeo and Juliet. ?When ciil blood makes civil hands unclean? , ? where everyone is

guilty for the bloodshed?. It is said that silence against a wrong is as good as

supporting the action in the case of Verona this is true. Even those who did not kill or

injure have to take responsibility, their inability to speak up against the continuous

fighting was as good as condoning it. This added more fuel to the feud, which

inevitably contributed to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet.

The parents have to take responsibility for the deaths of their children. The feud

between the two wealthiest and most respected families, The Montagues and The

Capulets caused peril in Verona and also the lives of Romeo and Juliet. Especially

with the Capulets arranged marriage of their daughter Juliet to Paris. Their feud

forbid Romeo and Juliet?s love. Not knowingly by denying their children?s love they

contributed to their deaths.

Tybalt, Mercutio and their men are blamable for the death of Romeo and Juliet. These

men were ringleaders, they encouraged violence which made Verona a tense and

uncontrollable place, even the Prince of Verona had no control. It was the killings of

Tybalt and Mercutio which sadly brought about Romeo and Juliet?s dilemmas.

Responsibility must be taken by Romeo and Juliet themselves for their actions which

lead to their deaths. Romeo and Juliet?s love was foolish and blind. They did not stop

to think about the consequences their love would bring about. It was the killing of

Tybalt that Romeo had to take responsibility for and it was his action which brought

about the start of their bad fortune. By misleading everyone and themselves the only

way the play could end was in tragedy.

It is obvious that many people were involved in the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. They

all contributed great or small obstacles to interfere with their already complicated

love, nevertheless ? This pair of star cross?d lovers? were always meant to be

together, be it on earth of up in the heavens.