Write an obituary for Romeo
“Two houses both alike in dignity – From forth the fatal loins of these two foes, a pair of star-crossed lovers take their life.”
Yesterday, Romeo – heir to the great family of Montague – deceased next to his wife in the vault of the house of Capulet. We, the families of Capulet and Montague, mourn the death of our fellow brethren Romeo whom we wreaked havoc on due to both our houses’ ignorance and ill-advised hatred.
Romeo was a mere sixteen years old, when he fell desperately in love with a girl named Rosaline who unfortunately did not return his affection and hence left his desire for love unfulfilled. Ever since his early childhood it was apparent that he was a fairly literate person consuming poetry and showing some genius in composing poetry himself.
He was handsome and intelligent though also impulsive and idealistic.
Never was he interested in violence, he never deliberately inflicted damage upon anybody. One may recall the day when Mercutio was bound for quarrel and Romeo did his very best to prevent further mischief between our two families.
Yet, despite his honourable intentions, his attempt to cool the boiling situation resulted in the death of his fellow Mercutio to whom he had always been a close, loyal and affectionate friend.
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Table of Contents
- Romeo's Life and Death
- Romeo's Early Life and Love for Rosaline
- The Feud and Mercutio's Death
- Romeo and Juliet's Meeting and Love
- Friar Lawrence's Role and the Secret Marriage
- Romeo's Banishment and the Wedding Night
- Friar Lawrence's Plan and the Miscommunication
- Romeo's Return and the Tragic Conclusion
Objectives and Key Themes
This obituary aims to commemorate Romeo Montague, exploring his life, his love for Juliet, and the tragic circumstances leading to his death. It also serves as a reflection on the destructive nature of the Capulet-Montague feud and a pledge for future reconciliation.
- The destructive consequences of hatred and feuding
- The power and fragility of love
- The role of fate and miscommunication in tragedy
- The importance of forgiveness and reconciliation
- The enduring legacy of Romeo and Juliet's love
Chapter Summaries
Romeo's Life and Death: This section provides an overview of Romeo's life and death, highlighting his youth, his love for Rosaline and ultimately Juliet, and his tragic end. It sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the events that led to his demise, emphasizing the roles of fate, the family feud, and the consequences of hatred. The section’s tone is mournful, expressing the grief of the Montague and Capulet families.
Romeo's Early Life and Love for Rosaline: This section details Romeo's early life, describing him as literate, intelligent, and handsome, yet also impulsive and idealistic. His unrequited love for Rosaline is presented as a precursor to his later, more profound love for Juliet. It establishes Romeo's character and his predisposition to passionate, albeit sometimes ill-fated, love affairs. The emphasis on his gentle nature contrasts sharply with the violent events to come.
The Feud and Mercutio's Death: This section recounts the long-standing feud between the Montagues and Capulets and its tragic consequences. It focuses on the death of Mercutio, Romeo's close friend, and Romeo's subsequent killing of Tybalt, escalating the conflict. The summary will emphasize the senselessness of the violence stemming from the feud and the role it plays in shaping Romeo's destiny. It highlights the inability of the families to overcome their hatred.
Romeo and Juliet's Meeting and Love: This section describes the pivotal meeting between Romeo and Juliet at the Capulet feast. It emphasizes the immediate and intense nature of their love, contrasting with Romeo's earlier, less fulfilling relationship with Rosaline. The section explores the forbidden nature of their love due to the family feud, and how this obstacle intensifies their passion and sets the stage for the central conflict of the narrative. Their love is presented as a force that transcends societal barriers.
Friar Lawrence's Role and the Secret Marriage: This section details Friar Lawrence's involvement in Romeo and Juliet's relationship. It focuses on his role in their secret marriage and his hopes that this union might end the feud between the families. It will analyze Friar Lawrence's motivations and the potential consequences of his actions, including the risks he takes and the unintended consequences that arise from his attempt to reconcile the two families.
Romeo's Banishment and the Wedding Night: This section describes Romeo's banishment from Verona after killing Tybalt. It highlights the difficulties Romeo and Juliet face as they attempt to reconcile their forbidden love with the harsh realities of Romeo's exile. The section emphasizes the risks Romeo takes to spend his wedding night with Juliet, further underscoring the intensity of their love and the perilous situation they find themselves in. The temporary happiness they find is bittersweet due to the ever-present danger.
Friar Lawrence's Plan and the Miscommunication: This pivotal section focuses on Friar Lawrence's plan to reunite Romeo and Juliet, involving a sleeping potion to make Juliet appear dead. It details the miscommunication that prevents Romeo from receiving the message, highlighting how this crucial failure leads directly to the tragic events of the play. The summary will stress the role of fate and human error in shaping the course of events. The miscommunication represents a turning point where the situation becomes irrevocably bleak.
Romeo's Return and the Tragic Conclusion: This section depicts Romeo's return to Verona after hearing the false news of Juliet's death. The ensuing confrontation with Paris, followed by Romeo's suicide upon discovering Juliet's seemingly lifeless body, is described in detail. It highlights Romeo's profound love for Juliet and his inability to live without her. The section stresses the emotional weight of the situation and the irreversible nature of the tragedy. Romeo’s actions are analyzed in the context of his unwavering devotion to Juliet.
Keywords
Romeo, Juliet, Montague, Capulet, feud, love, tragedy, fate, miscommunication, reconciliation, hatred, death, banishment, Friar Lawrence.
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- Florian Heitkamp (Autor), 2010, Romeo and Juliet: Write an Obituary for Romeo!, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/169661
