Examples Of Impetuosity In Romeo And Juliet
In the Shakespearian tragedy Romeo and Juliet two “star-crossed” lovers accumulate great admiration towards each- other while falling deeply in love, but what exactly led to their down-fall? Was it the Romeo’s tragic flaw of impetuosity? Or was it simply just fate? Although both could have played a role, I think the ultimatum was Romeo’s tragic flaw of impetuosity, and because of this Romeo was a tragic hero.
Romeo was one to often rush into things; it was made clear in many scenes that most decisions or actions Romeo took were rash, and given almost no thought. During the balcony scene (Act II, scene ii) of Romeo and Juliet, the two decided to get married after only knowing each other for a short amount of time. Whereas Romeo did not
Romeo was one to often rush into things; it was made clear in many scenes that most decisions or actions Romeo took were rash, and given almost no thought. During the balcony scene (Act II, scene ii) of Romeo and Juliet, the two decided to get married after only knowing each other for a short amount of time. Whereas Romeo did not