The Role of Authority in Tragedy
Words: 775 Pages: 3 8416Star-crossed lovers fall as Capulet and Friar Lawrence pull tragedy's strings. Despite their ostensibly good intentions, both characters make numerous irresponsible and shortsighted decisions that inadvertently contribute to the devastating deaths of Romeo and Juliet. Their interference in the young lovers' relationship, coupled with the societal and familial pressures around them, leads to a catastrophic conclusion. This essay will explore how Capulet's authoritarian parenting and Friar Lawrence's impulsive plans shape the tragic fate of the star-crossed lovers. Capulet's Authoritarian Decisions […]