"They did it to Themselves". Romeo and Juliet

They Did it to Themselves The fall of Romeo and Juliet is a culmination of many factors. A controlling father, an ongoing feud and a gullible friar all contribute to this catastrophe, but, for the most part, it was Romeo and Juliet themselves that lent a hand to their own doom. The two lovers were fated to meet and die, but this never could've happened without their help. Had they been patient and rational, perhaps …

…fated, but they were just children! One can remember the intensity that love brought while a teenager. The feelings of immortality and tragedy are so intense when love is a new experience to relish in. This was the case with Romeo and Juliet. They were young and inexperienced and died as a result of their hasty decisions. Had they been a bit more mature and reasonable, perhaps things would have been different for the pair.