The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. What makes the tragic heros tragic? Theme of "Moderation"

The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, written in the late 1500's by William Shakespeare, is a beautiful play about two young adults from rival families whose love brings them to destruction through their irrational decisions and passionate feelings. Throughout the tragedy, Shakespeare chooses intellectual characters. Some who wear their hearts on their sleeve, some who have common sense, and others, while overly passionate, find a way to become noble heroes. While watching the characters grow …

…love, Tybalt is filled with hate and acts on that hate. Benvolio is the one in moderation who saves himself from harm and keeps clear of any real danger to himself. It is this lesson, if learned, to keep ourselves safe through moderation. To be over passionate with love or hate will bring unwanted curses. To be passionate and noble makes you a hero, but through moderation may you be safe and free from harm.