Lessons from Romeo and Juliet
Often, the focus of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is on the two lovers whom the book is named after. While reading, my focus was often drawn by the other characters and the lessons that are imparted by them. These are the ones that caught my attention, with no particular order given as they can be seen throughout the entire book. 1. Listening to poor advice . In the beginning of the play, Romeo is lamenting his lost love. Mercutio, his friend, tells him the best way to move past it is to change his affections. Go to the party the Capulet's are hosting! Maybe you'll see someone there who you'll be attracted to instead. Mercutio essentially tells Romeo to find a rebound. While Romeo did need to move on after being rejected (he's in a really bad state and has been for a while), he really should have sought wiser council. Ultimately the poor choices that follow are his own, but it shows how life-changing accepting poor help can be depending on what it is. 2. G