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Flaws In Romeo And Juliet

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“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light” ( Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban). This exemplifies the true beauty that even in the most distressing times of anyone's life, there is always light somewhere to restore. Many struggle with things that rests upon them throughout their life and never seem to have a way to cope with whatever the challenge may be. Nevertheless, many should put forth effort to hunt for those concealing glimmers of hope that illuminates anyone's heart. Similarly, within Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet” two family rivals, the Capulets and Montagues, clearly resemble this quote. However in this case Juliet and Romeo’s relationship …show more content…

This perception is comparable to inexperienced Romeo Montague who just so happens to find himself in a similar, somber stage of his life. To gain any valuable background information about Romeo would certainly be his many flaws like his impulsive decisions and his distorted view on love. Romeo relishes the idea of love, and falls in love based on looks rather than personality. Shakespeare conveys this flaw through Romeo when he is deep in love with a nun, by the name of Rosaline, who chooses to stay pure rather than falling in love with Romeo. The result of Romeo’s quick decisions and distorted view on love instantly develops the gloomy depression stage of his life, which is sadly cut short. Romeo states, “Well, in that hit you miss. She’ll not be hit with Cupid’s arrow. She hath Dian’s wit, And in strong proof of chastity well armed, From Love’s weak childish bow she lives unharmed”(I.i.222-225). The use of this allusion displays the reason why his sorrowful emotions unfolded, using the reference of Cupid. The meaning behind this allusion is that Cupid hits everyone with his arrow during some point of one's life, but Cupid can’t seem to hit Rosaline at all. As a result, this is the purpose for Rosaline not being able to fall in love with Romeo, which automatically puts Romeo in a dull state and he

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