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The attitudes and behaviour of the parents (and parental figures) in Romeo and Juliet were normal in their time but may be considered unacceptable today - Discuss - To what degree are they responsible for the eventual tragedy?
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An Assignment showing appreciation of social and Historical Influences, and Cultural Contexts The Attitudes and Behaviour of the parents (and parental figures) in Romeo and Juliet were normal in their time but may be considered unacceptable today. Discuss. To what degree are they responsible for the eventual tragedy? Romeo and Juliet tells the tragic story of two "star-crossed lovers" and the circumstances under which the meet their death. The play expresses strong ideas of life and the responsibilities and roles we take on as it progresses. One of the roles and influential themes of the play undertaken by both Lord and Lady Capulet, and Lord and Lady Montague is parenthood. Although they are Romeo and Juliets biological parents, there is also the nurse, surrogate mother to Juliet, and Friar Lawrence, surrogate father and confident to both Romeo and Juliet. Where as modern parents take part in all...
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