... commonly seen reason for Romeo's and Juliet's downfall would be the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues. However, the over-looked, minor characters play an important role in the downfall of Romeo and Juliet. They were constantly pushing them into secrecy and forcing them to construct a large and complex plan that results in Romeo's and Juliet's deaths. Tybalt is the trigger that sends Romeo and Juliet off on their downward path ... too hasty as he points out when he says, "These violent delights have violent ends" which comes true within the next two acts. Capulet is the worst off...

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• Grade Level: High School

... commonly seen reason for Romeo's and Juliet's downfall would be the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues. However, the over-looked, minor characters play an important role in the downfall of Romeo and Juliet. They were constantly pushing them into secrecy and forcing them to construct a large and complex plan that results in Romeo's and Juliet's deaths. Tybalt is the trigger that sends Romeo and Juliet off on their downward path ... too hasty as he points out when he says, "These violent delights have violent ends" which comes true within the next two acts. Capulet is the worst off...

• Word Count: 1052
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School