Romeo And Juliet Deception Essay

Ambition is what induces an individual to do irrational acts that subconsciously lead to inevitable consequences. In the world today, there is no escape from the act of temptation and the consequences that come with it. This is thoroughly demonstrated in the play “Romeo and Juliet” written by William Shakespeare. The play demonstrates that one's temptation leads to irrational acts in order to achieve individual goals. This is proven through the three characters
Romeo, Friar Lawrence, and Juliet. Each character demonstrates the act of temptation, resulting in the absurd decisions the characters make in order to satisfy one’s objective.

Firstly, Romeo is one of the three victims that fall into the fault of temptation due to his lust for Juliet.

When the Friar agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet, he is not doing it for the sake of the young couple, but the sake of his own motives. The Friar remarks “In one respect I’ll thy assistant be:/ For this alliance may so happy prove / To turn your households’ rancour to pure love” (2.3.90-92). The only reason why the Friar is helping the young couple is in hopes to repair the damage between the two families. He is tempted to help the families because he wants to end the feud between the Capulet and Montague households. Hence, he is only doing this for the sake of his own belief. The Friar goes on to marry the young couple in secret, possibly jeopardising his role as a Father.Which shows that he will make impulsive decisions in order to fulfil his goals. Moreover, the Friar’s action ultimately lead him to irrational acts in order to help Romeo. The Friar kept Romeo in his cell and told Romeo that “A greater judgement vanish’d from his lips:/ Not body’s death, but boy’s banishment.” ( 3.3.10-11). In the position of the Friar, he can be in big trouble if he is caught helping Romeo, especially because Romeo is banished from Verona. Yet, Friar’s temptation of trying his best to help Romeo led him to put himself and Romeo in danger. The Friar is helping Romeo because he wants Romeo and Juliet to have a successful marriage, in hopes that the two star-crossed lovers can

In the beginning of the play, readers can see that Juliet has no interest of marrying or being with anyone. This is shown through her lack of interest when her mother, Lady Capulet, brings up the topic of marriage. However, as soon as she meets Romeo, she falls in love with him, she exclaims “Which mannerly devotion shows in this,/ for saints have hands that pilgrim’s’ hand do touch,/ And palms is holy palmers kiss” (1.5.97-99). It is evident that Juliet is tempted by the idea of Romeo, which is shown through her ambitious desire to kiss him. In addition, Juliet’s actions and dialogue when discussing the possibility of marrying Paris make it apparent that she does not want to marry anyone, as Juliet claims “ It is an honour that I dream not of” (1.3.67). In regards to Juliet’s wedding plans, Juliet has not dare thought of getting married to anyone. Yet, as soon as Juliet meets Romeo, she is more than excited to marry him, she exclaims “Thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow”, yet when she hears that her father is arranging a marriage with Paris, Juliet exclaims “Delay this marriage for a month, a week, / Or if you do not, make the bridal bed / In that dim monument where Tybalt lies” (3.5.199-20). The difference between Juliet's reactions is quite distinctive. She is frustrated by the fact that she has to marry Paris, and yet when she hears that Romeo wants to marry her she cannot wait to