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Romeo's Idealism

Not interested in violence, fantasizing, hopeless romantic.

Juliet's Trust

Extremely trusting, courageous, shuts people out for Romeo.

Lord Capulet's Patriarchy

Male authority, hotheaded, unfamiliar with Juliet's feelings.

Mercutio's Imagination

Imaginative, not deep about love like Romeo, sparks arguments.

Friar Laurence's Moderation

Helps both Romeo and Juliet, mystical potions, good intentions.

Violence Begets Violence

Original violence leads to escalating family drama and physical fights.

Romeo's Tragic Flaw

Impulsive actions, hasty decisions due to love for Juliet.

Course of True Love

Barriers, fights, restrictions due to fate, leading to reconciliation.

Disobedience and Punishment

Rebellion by Romeo and Juliet leads to impulsive actions and death.

Tragic Hero Recognition

Families and Romeo & Juliet realize the tragic situation, leading to their deaths.

Dramatic Irony in Romeo and Juliet

Capulets misinterpret Juliet's tears, adding power to the scene.

Light vs. Dark Motif

Symbolizes love, secrecy, and contrasts traditional values.

Paris on Juliet's Grief

Paris notices Juliet's mourning for Tybalt, delays expressing love.

Capulet's Relief on Juliet

Capulet feels light-hearted as Juliet submits to his authority.

Paris' Anguish over Juliet

Paris expresses deep sorrow and anger over Juliet's death.

Juliet's Resolution to Friar

Juliet seeks Friar's approval for her logical choice of death.

Capulet's Grief for Juliet

Capulet mourns Juliet's death, showing his emotional side.

Juliet Reclaims Capulet's Authority

Juliet submits to Capulet's authority after seeking advice.

Friar on Juliet's Death

Friar reflects on Juliet's better afterlife, implicating Capulet.

Friar's Advice to Juliet

Friar subtly suggests death as a solution to Juliet's dilemma.

Friar's Concern for Romeo

Friar disapproves of Romeo's hasty actions, fearing for their relationship.

Friar's Hope for Juliet

Friar sees hope in desperate measures like death to solve Juliet's problem.

Friar Defends His Actions

Friar justifies his role in Romeo and Juliet's marriage to the Prince.

Capulet's Lament for Juliet

Capulet compares Juliet's death to a frost on a sweet flower, expressing grief.

Montague's Grief for Romeo

Montague questions the unnaturalness of a son dying before his father.