Romeo And Juliet Morality Quotes

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Is it adequate to make a vindication based solely on morality? A person’s ability to make decisions can be heavily influenced by their emotional state, rather than logical thinking. But when morality is factored in, the course of action is more of a considerate one. This is equally true in revenge and with vengeful feelings towards others. A perfect example of this development can found in Shakespeare’s tragedy: Romeo and Juliet, where the plot is focused on two star-crossed lovers (from two rivaling families) who meet, marry, and commit suicide all within the same week. Romeo and Juliet are blinded by love and proceed to make careless decisions involving their relationship. The play’s concepts of corruption by emotional drive fortify the conclusion that there is no room for justification of revenge in general, especially if by morality. A vengeful desire can have the same effects as love had in the shakespearean tragedy: Romeo and Juliet, problematic repercussions. If someone is horribly wronged by …show more content…

Tybalt (a capulet) is very enraged by Romeo’s appearance at a family party, where he meets Juliet. He approaches Romeo’s friend Mercutio, asking him details of Romeo’s location. When Romeo enters the scene, he is threatened by Tybalt, who tries to stab him. Instead of stabbing Romeo, he stabs his friend Mercutio, which makes Romeo furious. Tybalt had come to challenge Romeo, and now he was prepared. The duel is commenced, and it is Tybalt, the better swordsman, who falls. In the heat of the moment, even Romeo, who is blindly in love with Juliet, is overcome with his emotions, which he uses to kill Tybalt. As if the consequences of Tybalt's murder are not enough, Romeo is permanently exiled from Verona. Killing Tybalt was not a smart move for Romeo to make, but it was a choice that didn’t include his rational thinking because of the

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