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Though I agree that their deaths were mainly their own fault, I think Juliet was more to blame than Romeo. This is mainly because of how reckless she has been throughout the play. She expresses her intent to die with "Turn to another, this shall slay them both." (Romeo and Juliet 4.1) and doesn't hesitate to take up Friar's suggestion. Romeo was purely just a teen blinded by love, and would've done anything for Juliet. Juliet was just being reckless and didn't even think of any other possible solutions to their dilemma.

I agree with you about the fact that Romeo and Juliet were at fault for their deaths. They had the choice of whether or not they could have lived. If Romeo didn't decide to die, he and Juliet could have lived happily, and the original plan could have been executed. They had the support of the Capulet Nurse and Friar Lawrence, so their love could have succeeded. Therefore, I agree with your claim.

I agree with your argument that Romeo and Juliet are at fault for their deaths since it is their own personal lives and decisions, but at the same time, it also all the outside influences that push them towards to end up killing themselves for each other.

I agree that Juliet and Romeo play a big part in their death. It was their personal choice to kill them self. I also don't think that it was Friar or the nurses fault because they were being supportive of them two. The death could have been avoided if they all had more communication.

This is a very good explanation of why the blame should be placed on Romeo and Juliet. You did a great job at explaining your reasoning. I agree with what you have said.

I disagree because I believe that the reason to their death would be the feud between the families. If the families didn't have a feud Romeo and Juliet would have happily stayed alive. They wouldn't have to plan a secret marriage or try faking their deaths.

I agree with you since the very fickleness of Romeo and his erraticbehavior was the reason for or his own death along with Juliet's. He decided to kill himself right after seeing her death without even thinking for a second. Alongside this Juliet an even bigger fool decided to stab herself when she sees Romeo dead.So it can be summed up they behaved too quickly and without thinking properly.

I understand your thought process and your explanation. However, don't you think that this isn't something unique to the two characters. Rather a more overarching definition of lust would be a better fit for your reasoning?

I can see what your saying. Romeo and Juliet were young and "in love" but they didn't have a clear understanding of what love really is. They were too overzealous and let their love lead to their death. I just believe that Friar Lawrence could have advised both of the better, since they were only kids.

I recognize what you are saying but indirectly they both killed each other in the other person's honor. Therefore you are just defining teenage love in the modern days.

I agree with your reasoning. But I don't think the entire blame should be shifted to Friar Lawerence, for his intentions were to end the hate, which powers this whole dilemma in the first place. Hate is to blame for this tragedy, and Friar attempted to fix that but remained unvictorious.

I agree with you that their was a fault in everyone. However, I especially agree with it being Romeo and Juliet's fault. When you said that they had pressured but it was your decision I couldn't agree more. Despite the feud and the pressure it was their decision in the end of the day, and they could have chosen to done anything else.