Who is to Blame for Romeo and Juliet’s deaths?

The Friar

• Gives Juliet poison• Comes up with scheming plans• Approves of their marriage• Gives them the most advice

The Parents

• Were oblivious to the feelings of their children

• Started the feud• Were overprotective• Did not trust their children• Did not mentor them well

The Friends

• Mercucio took Romeo to the party• They encouraged him to meet new girls• Mercucio fought tybalt• Nurse didn’t stick with Juliet till the

end• Romeo’s friends didn’t know about the

marriage• They were teasing of his feelings

Fate

• References to stars and religion• A motif in the story• The timing was ultimately to blame