The most commonly seen reason for Romeo's and Juliet's downfall would be the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues. However, the over looked, minor characters play an important role in the downfall of Romeo and Juliet. They were constantly pushing them into secrecy and forcing them to construct a large and complex plan that results in Romeo's and Juliet's deaths.

The domineering Lady Capulet and her husband, Old Capulet, have had the finger pointed at them in regards to blame. They were so sure that their tradition of arranged marriage was the right way to go; yet it only resulted in heartbreak.

"Mistress minion you, but fettle your fine joints 'gainst Thursday next to go with Paris to Saint Peter's church, or I will drag thee on a hurdle thither. Out you green sickness carrion! Out you baggage!"

It becomes apparent in this point of the play that the Capulets care more about their traditions than they do abou

Juliet refuses to leave, and the Friar exits selfishly for fear that he will be in trouble if anyone finds out his involvement in the affair. If the Friar did stay with Juliet and took the dagger out of her hand in time, Juliet would not have irrationally killed herself.

Come, go, good Juliet. I dare no longer stay.'

'These violent delights have violent ends

Which, as they kiss, consume'

O love! O life! Not life, but love in death!'

'In the meantime, against thou shalt awake,

'Boy, this shall not excuse the injuries that thou ow'est me, therefore turn and draw'

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