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Romeo exhibits three traits of a tragic hero in Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet: 1) He is selfish, as shown when he declares his love for Juliet and willingness to die to be with her, ignoring the feud between their families. 2) He acts impulsively, falling instantly in love with Juliet and asking the friar to marry them within 24 hours of their meeting. 3) He has an immature view of love, falling for Rosaline and then Juliet in quick succession based on physical attraction rather than a mature emotional connection.

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Romeo exhibits three traits of a tragic hero in Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet: 1) He is selfish, as shown when he declares his love for Juliet and willingness to die to be with her, ignoring the feud between their families. 2) He acts impulsively, falling instantly in love with Juliet and asking the friar to marry them within 24 hours of their meeting. 3) He has an immature view of love, falling for Rosaline and then Juliet in quick succession based on physical attraction rather than a mature emotional connection.

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Prompt: Write a detailed essay that outlines three tragic hero traits of Romeo.

Refer to specifics from the play to verify each of those traits.


In many plays, novel, and tales there are heroic characters and villainous individuals. No matter who it may be, they both have characteristics that make them virtuous and others that make them corrupt. These traits determine who they really are, and it also determines what kind of story it is. These features are the core of the piece, because it is the spectators focus. In Romeo and Juliet, Romeo exemplified the role of a young puzzled adolescent. William Shakespeare did this in order to convey the message that a large majority of teenagers experience being flummoxed, therefore they can relate. Enacted in the epilogue, Romeo Montague is a very egoistic heroine. In Act 2, Scene 6 of No Fear Shakespeare, Amen, amen. But come what sorrow can, it cannot countervail the exchange of joy that one short minute gives me in her sight. Do thou but close our hands with holy words, then lovedevouring death do what he dare; it is enough I may but call her mine. Romeo stated this to Friar Lawrence when he requested to be engaged to Juliet Capulet. This illustrates how selfish he is in a manner, like all teens. In this scene Romeo denies any advice about marriage at such an early convenience. In the last 2 lines he even states that death can take his life, as long as he can be with his true love. The star-struck juvenile does not even bother to take into consideration that their families are feuding with one another, in which will lead to dreadful consequences. The next characteristic that makes Romeo a tragic hero is his spontaneous conduct. Being impulsive can cause much havoc to not only yourself, but also to the ones in your daily life. In Act 2, Scene 6 of No Fear Shakespeare, Ill tell you before you have to ask me again. I have been feasting with my enemy. Suddenly someone wounded me with love and was wounded with love by me. You have the sacred power to cure both of us. I carry no hatred, holy man, because my request will benefit my enemy. In this extract Romeo inquires that the Friar weds him to Juliet. This is an instance of impetuous, because Romeo had just met Juliet not even 24 hours prior. They fell in love instantly, and wanted to be together forever, until death would do them part. Lastly, he has an immature mentality on love. He fell in love with Rosaline, and soon broke up with her, because she refused to surrender her virginity to him. This is very ingenuous, because if it were true love, Romeo would have postponed until she was prepared. In Act 1, Scene 1 of No Fear Shakespeare, Well, in that hit you miss. Shell not be hit with Cupids arrow. She hath Dians wit. And, in strong proof of chastity well-armed from loves weak childish bow, she lives uncharmed. She will not stay the siege of loving terms, nor bide th' encounter of assailing eyes, nor ope her lap to saint-seducing gold. Oh, she is rich in beauty, only poor that when she dies, with beauty dies her store. This indicates how egoistic, spontaneous, and immature Romeo is put together. From this scene the audience notices what Romeo really wants from Rosaline. Rosaline on the other hand, was a magnificently bright girl, and knew that she didnt have to give it up her virginity for love. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them, Declared by William Shakespeare. This is an amazing quote, just because individuals have their faults, does not restrict them from being great. Others may be born better than some, but some may not be better than others.

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