In this essay I will discuss the question of 'who was responsible for Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet's death?' I will address the reasoning behind all the characters actions and reactions, one by one, to see how they all add up to bring about the death's of these young lovers.
             The most 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.
             The domineering Lady Capulet and her husband, Old Capulet, have had the finger pointed at them in regards to blame. They were so sure that their tradition of arranged marriage was the right way to go; yet it only resulted in heartbreak.
             "Mistress minion you, but fettle your fine joints 'gainst Thursday next to go with Paris to Saint Peter's church, or I will drag thee on a hurdle thither. Out you green sickness carrion! Out you baggage!"
             It becomes apparent in this point of the play that the Capulets care more about their traditions than they do about their own daughter. However, can they be put to blame for it? Was it not their ancestors who devised this silly tradition? Were the Capulets merely followers? Capulet is one of the worst offenders. He never allows Juliet to marry Romeo, because Romeo is a Montague. Therefore, Romeo and Juliet cannot have a normal relationship and must keep their love for each other well. Capulet also changes his mind very quickly. Near the beginning of the play he answers to Paris's query that Juliet is still too young to woo Juliet and that he should wait two years. Later on in the play, which is only a couple of days later, he tells Paris that he shall wed Juliet in two days time. This causes all sorts of problems. It means that Juliet m...