Romeo
Of all the tragic heroes that William Shakespeare has ever presented, Romeo consistently exercises a unique fascination in the minds of the youth. Romeo stands out because he portrays the crest of youthful love, the disappointment that comes along with love, as well as the possibility of tragedy (Shakespeare). Romeo is the son of Lord Montague, who heads a wealthy and reputed family in Verona. The family is involved in a lasting feud with another family, the Capulet family. The first scene has presented Romeo as appearing indifferent to the strife of his family. He is only concerned with the love that he has for Rosalina (Shakespeare). Romeo is only interested in love affairs, and when he does not get the love that he gives in return, he becomes brood and melancholic.
Romeo meets Juliet at the Capulet dance and instantly forgets Rosaline. He shows so much passionate love to Juliet, and he has deep feelings for her. Ironically, Juliet is a Capulet, and what Romeo feels for her is different from what she has felt from other women before. The genuine love that Romeo feels for Juliet gives him some sense of boldness, and he is ready to take any risk (Shakespeare). After the party, Romeo goes into Juliet’s garden and is not concerned with the chances of being punished in case he is caught. Juliet also expresses her love and what she feels for him. The two agree on getting married the next day, and Friar Lawrence officiates over their ceremony, hoping that their two families would unite.
After some time, Romeo is banished from Verona because he killed Tybalt. He is forced to leave Juliet, and their separation drives him into a depression to an extent that he wants to take his life. Romeo says, “Tut, I have lost myself. I am not here. This is not Romeo; he’s some other where.” (Shakespeare, line, 190) Romeo gets the news of Juliet’s death, and he eventually kills himself without thinking twice.
Work Cited
Shakespeare, William. Romeo and Juliet. Cambridge University Press, 2003. Retrieved from