Ignorance In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet
Juliet’s ignorance leads to the death of Romeo and Juliet. When the Nurse suggests a solution to Juliet opposing her marriage, Juliet responds, “Ancient damnation! O most wicked fiend! Is it more sin to wish me thus forsworn or to dispraise my lord with that same tongue… Though and my bosom henceforth shall be twain” (III.v.236-241). Juliet is asking for help in her upcoming marriage and asked the Nurse for help, but when the Nurse gives a response, Juliet takes it atrociously. She does not other ideas that are not parallel to hers. In return to the Nurse’s suggestion, Juliet chooses to never again tell the Nurse how she feels. Juliet goes to Friar Laurence after speaking to the Nurse, and discusses her options to escape the wedding and saying