The marriage of Romeo and Juliet caused the deaths of many in both the Capulet and Montague houses, and to the parents these events are catastrophes. The “death” of Juliet, for example, caused woe and sadness to all of Capulet house, and even to Romeo, who killed himself because of this. Even Romeo's banishment caused the death of Lady Montague who died because “grief” on her son’s exile, “hath stop her heart” (5.3.211). Even the marriage itself, hidden in secret by the two star-crossed lovers, is catastrophic because no one knew of their marriage and Juliet’s fake death until all of the damage is done. Peace eventually is made between the families but only at a great
The marriage of Romeo and Juliet caused the deaths of many in both the Capulet and Montague houses, and to the parents these events are catastrophes. The “death” of Juliet, for example, caused woe and sadness to all of Capulet house, and even to Romeo, who killed himself because of this. Even Romeo's banishment caused the death of Lady Montague who died because “grief” on her son’s exile, “hath stop her heart” (5.3.211). Even the marriage itself, hidden in secret by the two star-crossed lovers, is catastrophic because no one knew of their marriage and Juliet’s fake death until all of the damage is done. Peace eventually is made between the families but only at a great