Ava Lofton Jones Mrs. Fitchpatrick English 9 Adv April 1, 2024 Romeo and Juliet’s Ultimate Downfall In Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, many characters are involved in the infamous Capulet and Montague feud. This feud and these characters' decisions led to Romeo and Juliet’s ultimate suicide. The two children from the Capulet and Montagues families fall in love and die for each other. Friar Lawrence, Tybalt, and Romeo had the most effect on the downfall of Romeo and Juliet. These characters’ usage of pathos and logos led to Romeo and Juliet’s tragic deaths. Friar Lawrence was extremely involved in Romeo and Juliet’s love life. He married them and helped plan their escape together. He uses diction when expressing that being together wasn’t a good idea.
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Friar Lawrence tried to question him, using syntax, saying “On Thursday, Sir? The time is very short,” (IV, i, 1). He wanted to convince him not to marry Juliet when it was the most responsible decision for Juliet. Friar Lawrence also gave Juliet the potion that tricked everyone into thinking she was dead. He did not look out for Romeo and Juliet’s best interest and ended up hurting them in the end. Tybalt was very passionate and enjoyed continuing the rivalry between the Montagues and Capulets. At the Capulet Ball, he stirs the pot and tries to get Romeo kicked out. He diminishes Romeo and reminds his uncle, “this is a Montague, our foe, a villain that is hither come in spite,” (I, v, 69-70). He uses diction and details of the past, trying to remind Lord Capulet how horrible the Montagues are. He also starts a fight that leads to Mercutio’s death. He tells Romeo “The hate I bear thee can afford no better term than this: thou art a villain,” (III, i, 59-60). He uses syntax directly insulting Romeo and begins to anger him. This fuels the fight, provokes Romeo to kill Tybalt, and leads him to exile. Romeo probably had the most effect on his and Juliet’s
Friar Lawrence tried to question him, using syntax, saying “On Thursday, Sir? The time is very short,” (IV, i, 1). He wanted to convince him not to marry Juliet when it was the most responsible decision for Juliet. Friar Lawrence also gave Juliet the potion that tricked everyone into thinking she was dead. He did not look out for Romeo and Juliet’s best interest and ended up hurting them in the end. Tybalt was very passionate and enjoyed continuing the rivalry between the Montagues and Capulets. At the Capulet Ball, he stirs the pot and tries to get Romeo kicked out. He diminishes Romeo and reminds his uncle, “this is a Montague, our foe, a villain that is hither come in spite,” (I, v, 69-70). He uses diction and details of the past, trying to remind Lord Capulet how horrible the Montagues are. He also starts a fight that leads to Mercutio’s death. He tells Romeo “The hate I bear thee can afford no better term than this: thou art a villain,” (III, i, 59-60). He uses syntax directly insulting Romeo and begins to anger him. This fuels the fight, provokes Romeo to kill Tybalt, and leads him to exile. Romeo probably had the most effect on his and Juliet’s