As humans, it natural for us to make
wrong decisions. If it’s for us, or ones who you care for, it’s normal for us
to choose something that would benefit a greater good. Such as Friar Lawrence
in William Shakespeare’s; Romeo and Juliet. In the play, Romeo had confronted
Friar Lawrence pleading him to marry his love Juliet. Friar Lawrence does so in
attempt to end the Capulet vs. Montague feud, not, because he thinks that Romeo and Juliet share a true love.
Now the issue popping up today, is if Romeo’s ‘love’ was his true feelings or
if he was being rash. Romeo, in Rome and Juliet, was making these decisions
based off true love, despite some rash behavior.
Romeo does express his true love for
Juliet verbally. For example in the play Romeo had said; “Then love-devouring
death do what he dare, it is enough I may call her mine.” (2.6 7-8) Romeo is
expressing how he would take on death if he could call Juliet his. Romeo is
proving that he is making this decision out of true love because he’s willing
to die for her. Also when Friar Lawrence asked about one of Romeo’s previous
loves, in response Romeo said’ “With Rosaline? No. I have forgot that name and
that name's woe,” (2.3 48-49) Romeo is saying that he’s completely over Rosaline
and is completely committed to Juliet. However, the only evidence that could
possible contribute to Romeo being ‘rash’ is when he was talking about Juliet
and mentioned her family’s worth. “Then plainly know my heart’s dear love is set
on the fair daughter of rich Capulet,” (2.3 61-64) basically Romeo is saying he
loves the daughter or the rich Capulets, and they love each other. This can be perceived
as rash and true love because he’s saying he loves her very much, however he
did mention how the Capulets’ were wealthy.
In conclusion, Romeo is proving to
be in love with Juliet. He isn’t pressing to marry her out of rashness, he’s in
love with her. He does make some rash decisions however that doesn’t undermine
his love for Juliet.
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