Behavior In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

Teenagers all throughout time have been notorious for not thinking ahead. Teens will act in the spur of the moment; whether it be when someone insults them, or when they’re in love. These impulsive actions often lead to unforeseen consequences, hurting those around them. William Shakespeare represents these actions in, Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare explores the rash behavior of teens, and fatal consequences of young love. Two teenage lovebirds get themselves into a world of trouble by kissing to soon. The two kids come from feuding families; Juliet a Capulet and Romeo a Montague. When Romeo crashes a Capulet masquerade party, he mistakenly locks lips with Juliet. The two kids are an easy match, but once the Capulets find out Romeo crashed their

At one point in the story, Tybalt, Juliet's cousin, murders Mercutio, a good friend of Romeo. Romeo believes Tybalt walks away unscathed, and decides,”[e]ither thou or I, or both, must go with him.”(3.1.131). When Romeo says this he is expressing that now that Mercutio is dead, either Tybalt ,and Romeo must die as well. Romeo also completely ignores the fact that killing Tybalt could hurt his beloved Juliet. Instead he takes matters into his own hands and challenges Tybalt to a duel that leads to Tybalt’s death. In doing so he gets himself banished from his home and loses the love of his life, Juliet. Shakespeare uses revenge to introduce readers to a side of Romeo they otherwise would not have seen. Romeo uses revenge as a reason to throw caution to the wind and murder Tybalt. In the past scene, Romeo's action and thoughts or lack of are very similar to when Romeo fought Paris. Paris implied that Romeo was defiling the dead Capulet’s graves. Romeo was offended by this and told Paris, “[w]ilt thou provoke me? Then have at thee boy.” (5.3.70) This statement initiates a duel between Romeo and Paris and results in Paris’ death. Romeo did not think back to his past mistakes and his hands are left stained with the blood of two. Shakespeare mirrors Romeo’s same violent actions, disregard for others, and hot headed behavior as in the scene where Tybalt dies. Romeo’s rash and

In one instance, Romeo is so infatuated with Juliet he risks his life to see her. Romeo invades the Capulet courtyard, under the cover of darkness, to speak with Juliet. A call from Juliet’s nurse cuts their conversation short. Yet, Romeo insists that Juliet stay with him. So he asks her, “[o], wilt thou leave me unsatisfied?”(2.2.25). When Romeo asks this, he intends to bed Juliet. This idea in mind he is not thinking about all the problems that would cause. If he does bed Juliet, they will most likely be found by someone. When they are found Lord Capulet, Juliet’s father, will have Romeo’s head. Romeo is ignoring the difficulties in this situation, and only thinking of how he can be happy now. Yet even this is not as far as Romeo will go. Romeo’s love for Juliet is so intense he would rather die than part with her. The morning after their marriage the lovebirds are lying in Juliet’s bed. The song of a Lark floats through the window indicating the departure of Romeo. Yet, Romeo insists,”[l]et me be taken, let me be put to death.”(3.5.17). Romeo has known Juliet for two days, and still he’d rather die than leave her. If Romeo would just leave he could end up having a life with Juliet. Instead, he needs 5 more minutes right now. This is one of Romeo’s most childish traits. He expresses his need for instant gratification, rather than, waiting for a better offer. Romeo lacks the