The Parents

The Friar
 Were oblivious to the feelings of
 Gives Juliet poison their children
 Comes up with scheming plans  Started the feud
 Approves of their marriage  Were overprotective
 Gives them the most advice  Did not trust their children
 Did not mentor them well

Who is to Blame for Romeo and

Juliet’s deaths?

Fate

 References to stars and religion The Friends

 A motif in the story
 The timing was ultimately to blame
 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