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The Role of Character Choices in Determining the Fate of Romeo and Juliet

In Shakespeare's timeless tragedy "Romeo and Juliet," the choices made by the characters profoundly influence the progression of events and ultimately lead to tragic outcomes. The analysis focuses on how pivotal decisions shape the narrative. For instance, Romeo's choice to kill Tybalt following Mercutio's death sets off a chain reaction of unfortunate events. This essay dissects key moments in the play, emphasizing the relationship between character decisions and their fates, asserting that these choices are paramount in steering the story towards its tragic conclusion.

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The Role of Character Choices in Determining the Fate of Romeo and Juliet

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  1. Put it in Words! Essay Writing!

  2. Format! • Use Times New Roman 12 • Double space • Insert page number starting at the second page. • Use third person (no I’s me’s or we’s) • Always indent the first line of a paragraph • Use appropriate heading

  3. The Content • Always use quotation marks and credit who wrote anything you copy. • Quotes must have a sub and verb outside the quotation marks (quotes can’t stand alone). • Use transitions in all paragraphs. They keep things smooth • Use the same tense throughout the essay. If you start using past tense you cannot shift to present.

  4. Content Cont’d • Be authoritative- do not use think, maybe, or apologize • This is a formal writing assignment therefore contractions may not be used.

  5. Intro. Paragraph • First line should be a hook (something to get the reader interested). • Do not start with a question. • Following the hook should be sentences leading to the thesis. • Names work, author, and topic. • Thesis- states what you will be discussing in your essay. • It will include what each paragraph will cover but will not give too much away.

  6. ABC’s of the Body • Each body paragraph will have an A, B, & C • A- assertion – In “The Most Dangerous Game,” Zaroff is an example of evil. • B- Back it Up- evidence which means quotes • C- Commentary- your explanation

  7. Conclusion • Restates Topic • Summarizes body paragraphs • Restates Thesis – puts it in new words

  8. Your options • Your prompt, how do the choices of characters in the playdetermine Rome’s and Juliet’s fate?

  9. Assertion & Evidence • The first choice that one of our characters makes that leads to his/her death is Romeo’s choice to kill Tybalt. • Romeo declares to Tybalt after Mercutio’s death, “You or I or both must go with him” (3.1.122).

  10. Commentary • Commentary 1 • If Romeo had not chosen to kill Tybalt, he would never have been banished. • Commentary 2 • If he had not been banished, he would never have missed a letter from Friar Lawrence explaining Juliet was only sleeping. • Commentary 3 • Because he did not receive his letter, Romeo believed Juliet was dead and killed himself. • Conclusion • Therefore, Romeo’s choice to kill Tybalt leads to his death.

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