Romeo and Juliet Final Project
By: Taylor Hemann
Who is the most fault for the problems that happen in Romeo and Juliet and why do you feel that way?
The person that is the most fault for all of the problems that happened in Romeo and Juliet is Romeo. I feel like Romeo is the person with the most fault because almost every problem that has happened, Romeo is involved with the problem in some way, shape, or form. Romeo has caused many problems such as meeting a girl from a completely different house than his and falling in love with her, killing Tybalt, and forcing Friar Lawrence to marry Romeo and Juliet.
Textual Evidence #1
Quote- Romeo says, "For saints have hands that pilgrims' hands do touch, and palm to palm is holy palmers' kiss" (1.5.101-102).
Explanation- This explains that Romeo fell in love with Juliet. When he found out that Juliet is from the Capulet family, he knew it wasn't a good idea that he fell in love with her because he is going to have to fight for his love. They both came from two different houses. Romeo lives with the Montague's and Juliet lives with Capulet's. Both of their parents don't get along, so Romeo has to fight hard to keep their love alive.
Textual Evidence #2
Quote- Benvolio states, "Romeo, away, be gone! The citizens are up, and Tybalt slain. Stand not amazed. The prince will doom thee death if thou art taken. Hence, be gone, away!" (3.1.134-137).
Textual Evidence #3
Quote- Friar Lawrence states, "Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast" (2.4.94).
Romeo vs. Friar Lawrence
I think that Romeo is more at fault for things rather than Friar Lawrence because when Romeo told Friar Lawrence to marry him and Juliet, but Friar Lawrence didn't want to. He questioned about the marriage because he didn't want them to get married since he knew things wouldn't end well. Friar thought they were moving things along too fast with their relationship. Also Romeo was the one that killed Tybalt, not Friar Lawrence.