Betrayl of the Adults to Juliet

        In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet the adults betray Juliet because they are unable to understand her. Juliet's parents, Capulet and Lady Capulet, fail to understands Juliet's decision not to marry Paris. The Nurse fails Juliet by not supporting Juliet's decision to remain married to Romeo. The final adult to fail Juliet is Friar Lawrence who does not comprehend Juliet and Romeo's love for each other. These misunderstandings cause the adults to betray Juliet.         The first …

…adults betrayed Juliet because they did not see things in the same view as she did. Adults may not always understand children as they see things in different views. Adults have more experience than children. Experience alters their choices in how to act. Shakespeare's creation of the conflict in this play, between Juliet and the adults, demonstrates his understanding the young and olds various views on topics and how this misunderstanding may result in betrayal.