-
Essay / Miscommunication Causes Tragedy - 598
Secret marriages, vials of poison, sword fights and stabbings may seem to be the cause of the tragedy between Romeo and Juliet, but poor communication is the real culprit. In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, many tragic events lead to the deaths of the two star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet. Romeo and Juliet make mistakes and rush their time together, leading to many misunderstandings. During their rushed relationship, Romeo and Juliet ask Friar Lawrence to marry them and the strain of their marriage gets Romeo banished from Mantua, their city. Brother Lawrence is not only the provocateur of their marriage, but also the mediator communicating with Romeo, now distant. Friar Lawrence's role as mediator leads to a colossal problem when a very important message is not delivered to Romeo in time. Even if Romeo draws too hasty conclusions in front of Juliet apparently dead, brother Laurent is ultimately responsible for the tragedy between Romeo and Juliet. Romeo and Juliet have a rushed relationship that introduces obstacles in their relationship path. Specific...