Romeo and Juliet essay by William Shakespea. Essay question: Why did 'The pair of star-crossed lovers' take their lives? The tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is one of the most dramatic and influential love stories of all time. The play, written by William Shakespeare in the late sixteenth century tells the anguishing tale of 'star-crossed lovers' taking their lives to be together in death. This essay will discuss three points that I believe to be …showed first 75 words of 219 total…

…showed last 75 words of 219 total…and Juliet. Many people have thought of different reasons for their deaths, but I conclude that it was the family feuding to blame. Although many presume it was fate, I do not believe that your future is already chosen for you. As for Friar Lawrence, although he ensured nobody discovered anything about his actions, he didn't cause any distress or grief. Nevertheless, if there had been no feuding, would Romeo and Juliet have ever met?