Ashley Weckelman Romeo and Juliet were described as “star crossed lovers” in the beginning of the play. The term “star crossed” referrers to the stars one is born under; with this crossed means not to be. So by the beginning of the play this love was already doomed. This play also contains strong; very emotional characters that brings about giving poor advice to Romeo and Juliet and soon leads to the death of the two lovers. Over this three day love affair soon ended in death. If we make different decisions would there be different outcomes?Many characters like friar Lawrence, the nurse, and Benvolio gave the couple poor advice and in turn lead to bad decisions and impulse on Romeo and Juliet’s part. The first of poor decisions started when Benvolio talked a recently heart broken Romeo into going to a Capulet’s party to watch rosaline dance. Rosaline was an old love of Romeos from before the story took place. At the Capulet’s party he found a new love by the name Juliet, instantly upon impulse they meet and kiss. By the next day under Friar Lawrence’s guidance they meet again and get married.Romeo and Juliet were soon married and later that afternoon Juliet’s cousin Tybalt kills Mercutio during a small fight in the street. Romeo sees this injustice and upon impulse kills Tybalt in revenge. Under the advice of his friends he flees the scene of the murder. Soon the prince finds out and he banishes Romeo from Verona. That same day Juliet finds out that her lover Romeo has been banished for killing her beloved cousin and she threatens to kill herself. She goes to friar Lawrence’s cell and he gives her a strong sleeping potion. This strong potion will put her to sleep for a few hours so then she will appear dead; and not have to marry Paris like her father had arranged for her. The next day was the day of Juliet’s wedding where she would be married to Paris. ...
