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  • Essay / Romeo and Juliet: whose fault is it? - 581

    Many have said that romance brings love and affection, but when taken to extremes, it can lead to tragedy and despair. Among the great literary tragedies, Romeo and Juliet is perhaps the most famous of all. The eternal feud between the Montegues and the Capulets prohibits the love of Romeo and Juliet and ultimately results in their unfortunate deaths. It can be difficult to truly determine who is responsible for this tragedy, as their lives have been influenced, criticized and controlled by many figures. Among the most important characters, Brother Laurent allows the forbidden marriage of the two lovers and develops a plan so that they end up together. On the other hand, Lord and Lady Capulet fuel the rivalry between the two families and refuse to listen to their daughter's request, ultimately pushing Juliet to fake her own death. Brother Lawrence can be described as a friendly, compassionate and peaceful person. Due to his desire to bring peace between feuding families, he agrees to secretly marry Romeo and Juliet, creating a detailed plan to reunite the two....