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Shakespeare shows us how we sometimes blame fate in an effort (whether it is conscious or not) to avoid responsibility.
Ryan Bauer
ReplyDeleteAppearance vs. Reality:
Lets the reader in on a secret so that they can complete a picture of what is going to happen now at the end of the book.
Passion vs reason
ReplyDeleteThrough Romeo and Juliet Shakepeare demonstrates how emotion and passion can get in the way of logical thought. Given the amount of time between their meeting and their death there ultimately was not much time to think things through.
Individual vs. Group:
ReplyDeleteShakespeare shows us that individual prosperity in a society focused on civility and upholding social codes is impossible unless that society begins reckoning with the needs of its individual members.
Passion vs. Reason,
ReplyDeleteI feel like Romeo and Juliet are responsible for their own downfall because they rush too quickly. A lot of this happened in a very short period of time. If they had patiently waited and explained to their parent they were in love and would run away togethter, Juliet's father wouldn't have rushed the wedding. This is not only in their relationship. If Romeo had thought about his actions in killing Tybalt, he would have realized that Tybalt would have died anyway for murdering Mercutio, but he didn't think and rushed too quickly to kill him.
Good Intentions:
ReplyDeleteAlmost all of the characters in Romeo and Juliet had good intentions for others, but they didn’t necessarily work out. For example, Friar Lawrence married Romeo and Juliet to end the family feud, and although things did not go as planned, he ultimately brought peace to both sides. I think this is Shakespeare’s way of saying that we should keep doing good things, because they will eventually pay off.
Same idea, came to a similar conclusion, but some more subexamples of more good intentions within Friar Lawrence's larger one section as individualy almost every part of planning that and it's failure were due to good intentions. (Capulet moving the wedding, Friar John getting delayed, etc.)
DeletePassion vs Reason
ReplyDeleteThrough the play, Shakespeare develops the idea that it can be dangerous to let love and passion cloud your judgement and overshadow logic and reason. Romeo and Juliet’s entire relationship, and its eventual downfall, was built on succumbing to impulses and desires, and their inability to set emotions aside in order to think through a situation logically.
Passion vs. Reason:
ReplyDeleteThroughout the story, we learn the best thing is to have a balance of these modes; you can have emotions and passionate love, but just not let them get out of control and dominate your actions. In the play, Romeo acted more based on passion and his emotions and became irrational because he didn’t use reason to temper his actions. In contrast, Benvolio’s character didn’t let his emotions dominate his actions and he acted more upon reasoning. Shakespeare uses these extremes to show us it is better to be in the middle. If you rely only on your emotions, like Romeo did, you act irrationally. A good balance between the two is best.
Stella Lesnik
ReplyDeleteYouth vs. Age
Both the Nurse and the Friar were trying to help, but they just made things more panicked and confusing for Romeo and Juliet. I think that through these events Shakespeare is showing us that even though adults are older and have more experience, they don’t always know what is best.
Fate vs free will:
ReplyDeleteAs the romance and tragedy of Romeo and Juliet transcends any logical explanation, it seems as though Shakespeare does believe in fate. Fate is what caused Romeo to meet Juliet, and it is destiny that they fell in love the way that they did. I think that it was so illogical that Romeo and Juliet would ever be the two people of their respective families to not hate the other, and that they would be meant for each other. Our destiny may or may not have been planned by an external force, and I think that it was by fate that Romeo and Juliet lived the way they did.
Passion Vs. Reason
ReplyDeleteAlthough it was clear that Romeo and Juliet seemed to show deep affection in the beginning of their relationship, they knew each other for such a short amount of time that it is hard for me to understand how they did develop this strong passion towards each other.
Rachel Hudson
ReplyDeleteFate vs free will
I think that although Romeo and Juliet made a lot of decisions without reason there was some fate involved. I don’t think they just decided to fall in love. I think that Romeo and Juliet falling love could have been predetermined for the sake of the rivalry between the capulets and montagues. I think this because in the end it does solve their rivalry.
group vs. individual
ReplyDeletefeel like Romeo and Juliet (the play) really pushes how much a group mentality can affect people. Shakespeare has created a conflict between two families which has become so important, that people are willing to die for their family. but all it takes is the actions of two individuals to completely shatter the fragile rivalry between the two families.
individual vs group
ReplyDeleteOne thing I found interesting, was at the beginning of the play, Lord Capulet didn't mind Romeo being at his party, even referring to him as something along the lines of “honorable”. If circumstances were different, I feel that he would've fully supported the marriage, and been happy about it.
Group vs. individual
ReplyDeleteThe play shows the viewers or readers with an concept of how being in a group can affect people, in the play people are willing to die for their family for no reason, and this really shows how being in a group can change many individuals.
Fate vs. Free Will
ReplyDeleteI think the only two things that were fate/uncontrollable events were the fact that the messenger couldn’t deliver the letter to Romeo and Romeo and Juliet falling in love. They could not control who they fell in love with, and it was fate that they fell in love so deeply, but I think that almost everything that happened because of their love wasn’t fate, but poor communication skills or the influence of the people around them
Passion vs Reason
ReplyDeleteRomeo and Juliet have a very passionate love for each other but are very impulsive and don’t think things threw. For example, their family’s have a long feud and hate each other and Romeo and Juliet didn’t consider their families not approving of them being together.
Passion vs reason
ReplyDeleteRomeo and Juliet’s passion for each other played a huge role, as they wouldn’t have gone so far as to die with each other, and get married at such a young age, despite that being against their society. This created a character(s) vs society conflict, and it was driven by Romeo and Juliet’s infatuation with each other. This is what the book so riveting, as you would always want to see where their obsession led them to next.
Passion vs reason
ReplyDeleteThrough the violence caused by the feuding families, he shows that issues of impulsiveness are not wholly adolescent. The play’s opening depicts the patriarchs of the families as acting impulsively and rashly, with Capulet calling for a sword and Montague having to be physically restrained
Good Intentiond:
ReplyDeleteA main theme I noticed in Romeo and Juliet was how often good intentions would end up going the wrong direction, possibly even leading to death.
Fate/Chance /Free Will, Passion vs. Reason, Youth vs. Age:
ReplyDeleteRomeo and Juliet are partly to blame for the aftermath of the play but misfortune and bad luck are also factors. The two lovers are young and impulsive in the decisions they make that eventually end up costing their lives. They only knew each other for a couple of days and already decided to dictate the rest of their lives and change the path of their lives after meeting each other. Their infatuation for each other also made them blinded to some obvious choices made to ultimately not have them end up dead.
group vs individual
ReplyDeleteI think that you can’t blame Romeo and Juliet’s actions on their families. They definitely influenced their actions but I do not believe they are the ones to blame.
So although they may have been influenced by their family it’s always an individual's choice.
Ana Lehmann
ReplyDeleteAppearance vs. Reality:
Shakespeare uses dramatic irony in scenes that end in or lead to tragedy to emphasize miscommunication and impulsivity. He is hereby arguing that impulsivity is dangerous to relationships, romantic and otherwise, whereas communication is vital.
Individual vs. Group
ReplyDeleteIn Romeo and Juliet the family feud is a huge contributing factor to many of the decisions made by Romeo and Juliet throughout the play. Their values conflict with the moral values of the Capulet and Montague families as wholes. During that time period when families, and family feuds were present and important I think that what Romeo and Juliet did was courageous. They were influenced by their feelings and disregarded their families opinions because of love. This shows they value true love rather than an arranged marriage.
Peikay Lo
ReplyDeleteGroup vs Individual
I think that Shakespeare shows us that a shared group idea and rule does not reflect on an individuals own ideas and morals.
Passion vs. Reason
ReplyDeleteThe passion that Romeo and Juliet have for one another is like no other. The love that is in their hearts is so deep, and the end of the story is truly heartbreaking for all of us readers. With Romeo choosing to be buried within the Capulets family grave area, it shows how he wanted to be with her always because of the strong bond they had within each other. But, at the same time, they want to take matters into their own hands, meaning that they ar not listening to anybody but themselves. They only are following their own advice.
Passion vs. Reason
ReplyDeleteAlmost everyone in Romeo & Juliet had dreams or passions, with the exception of Mercutio. The Nurse wanted to see Juliet happy and married, the Friar and the Prince wanted to see peace in Verona, Lord and Lady Capulet wanted Juliet to marry Paris (for most of the book, at least). Romeo and Juliet dreamed of love and resolving the conflict between the Montagues and Capulets. Tybalt was passionate about revenge, while Benvolio worked as a peace-keeper between the two families. The Montagues and Capulets, and their respective servants, fueled their rivalries and kept the hatred going (all the way until the deaths of Romeo and Juliet). There were good intentions, and also malicious passions. However, every dream ultimately led to tragedy, and most were accompanied by a slip of logic and reason due to being blindsided by emotion. The message that Shakespeare is trying to tell us is that allowing your heart to lead, instead of your brain, is a dangerous choice. It seems that Mercutio was right all along, that dreams are just tantalizing fantasies that lead people down the wrong paths, blinding them to logic and reason.
-Anya C.
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ReplyDeleteChris Bauge
ReplyDeleteFate/Chance/Free Will
Shakespeare tells us that fate sometimes tricks us, and that the plan that the stars have for us is not always as it seems. Romeo and Juliet were destined by fate to be together, shown by the sign of love at first sight. In the end, they were together, but only in their death.
Appearance vs. Reality:
ReplyDeleteThroughout the play, Shakespeare uses irony by transitioning between characters to reveal things that happen that other characters don't know about. An example would be that the reader knew Juliet was not really dead on her wedding day with Paris, but to the rest of the characters not part of the plan she really did appear to be dead.
Passion vs. Reason:
ReplyDeleteRomeo and Juliet fall victim to a rushed and ultimately tragic first love. In fact, too often adolescents mistake infatuation for love which-in my opinion- leads to short-lived and explosive relationships. Clearly, their end was dramatic and had a large effect on others in their lives. I think this is a result of infatuation. However, impulsiveness is not unique to adolescents. Trying to balance a relationship is a responsibility that never goes away. It's not dependent on age.
Passion vs. Reason
ReplyDeleteIn the play, Romeo and Juliet’s passion is clearly shown but also does play a role in clouding their judgement from logical thinking. Everything happened in the span of only a few days and it did not leave time for them to think things through clearly. All their decisions were based on their affection for each other which eventually led to their downfall.
Passion vs reason
ReplyDeleteGabriella Athanasiou
I think in Romeo and Juliet passion and reason are really prominent. Romeo and Juliet are so in love that being apart from each other due to death seems unbearable. They feel this so passionately that they take their own lives. The reasonable reaction to this may be to be upset but not worth of taking your own life. Their passion clouds their judgment making them act irrationally. I think the phrase to sleep on a decision is fitting. Before making a large life altering decision give yourself time to make that choice. By letting your emotions settle you will better understand the situation and the choice you have to make. Making the right choice easier to determine.
Appearance vs. Reality plays a large role in the tragedy. It is how Shakespeare made the story into a tragedy. His use of irony to make each character only know a piece of the situation while the reader knows it all enforces the reader’s consciousness of this theme in the story. Every character’s perception of the situation lacks something, so what appears to them as the reality is misleading and furthers the tragedy.
ReplyDeleteBea Salgo
ReplyDeleteFate/chance/free will
Throughout the play, it is clear Shakespeare believed that fate plays a large part in one's life. Many of the events, such as the letter never making it to Romeo, are beyond the character's control. If things had taken different turns and timing had been different, then maybe Romeo and Juliet wouldn't have faced such an abrupt, tragic ending. They were destined to spend the rest of their lives together, no matter how long that may be.
Passion vs. Reason
ReplyDeleteThis is quite obvious at the end of course where they take their own lives because of their unwillingness to live without each other. They rush through their relationship so quickly that they get married a day after they met each other, and with Romeo always looking for "haste" it's no wonder that Friar Lawrence was right with his advice to act "wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast."
Within Romeo and Juliet we see characteristics of passion and reason contrast and overall block each other from allowing Romeo and Juliet from accomplishing their goals. It leaves room for confusion and disorder and chaos! You can never rely on passion always because it’s out of control, it’s not precise or exact so sometimes erratic or uncontrolled movements lead to chaos and dangerous ideas! You can’t live life without taking reason into account of your passions and pursuits!
ReplyDeleteClara Bhagwati
ReplyDeleteCommunication
This is in a way Shakespeare saying connections affect everything, and our outcome depends on our collaboration or lack thereof.
Anthony
ReplyDeleteAppearance vs Reality / Irony
Shakespeare uses irony throughout Romeo and Juliet to create tension and to engage the reader. An example of dramatic irony, a type of irony where the reader knows something that the characters don’t, is when Juliet is forced to marry Paris. From after Romeo and Juliet’s marriage, all the way up to the end of the book, there’s a lot of built up tension between the characters, leading them to do thing they weren’t suppose to do, like Tybalt and Mercutio not understanding why Romeo was so chill.
Shikhar
ReplyDeletePassion vs Reason
This can be scene throughout the book as Shakespeare tries to develop a storyline around the progression of a relationship between Romeo and Juliet are both scene to be fitting within their parents boundaries and that of the fued their family continues to have. However when given the opportunity to be unhindered by what others think (parents) they choose to seize the moment (balcony scene). Showing how the innocent and restricted take action without thinking about the effects that could follow.
Austin
ReplyDeletePassion vs Reason / Group vs Individual
Shakespeare is showing us that too many restrictions often leads to the craziest ideas and actions. This is shown through the strict feud between the Capulets and Montagues, and how quickly Romeo and Juliet fall for each other, acting faster and thinking less to avoid letting this chance run them by.
Katherine
ReplyDeletePassion vs. Reason:
In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare shows passion vs. reason through the decisions that Romeo and Juliet make. Several times throughout the play, Romeo and Juliet make decisions based on how they are feeling rather than what makes sense. Some examples are when they get married even though they only met the day before and when they kill themselves because they think they wouldn’t be able to live without each other.
They could have been blinded by their immense love for eachother, but I still feel that they could have been more reasonable in several instances.
ReplyDeleteDaniel T
ReplyDeletePassion vs. Reason
In the scene in which Romeo (who embodies passion) kills himself, Friar Lawrence (the voice of reason) is absent, which leads to the drastic consequences unseen before. The balance between passion and reason can quickly topple one way or another if not counterbalanced by the other
Fate vs Free will
ReplyDeleteThe prologue reveals the end of the story to the reader before we even have a chance to begin. Knowing the end, we know that no matter what Romeo and Juliet do during the course of the play, they will end up dead.
Daniel Zhang
ReplyDeleteFate vs. Free Will
Even though many things are caused by fate, such as Romeo and Juliet being from feuding families. In the end, the tragedy is caused by free will because even despite knowing that their families wouldn't approve of this, Romeo and Juliet still decided to love each other and get married. This decision causes many of the issues later on.
Appearance vs. Reality
ReplyDeleteBecause of the many interwoven secrets and examples of dramatic irony that the audience recognizes throughout the play, these characters don’t actually know as much about each other as they think they do. This might be a random thought, but it makes me wonder how the importance of the labels upon them are invalidated, (mother-daughter, husband-wife) and how their connections aren’t as meaningful as they supposedly should be.