Most people think that coincidence is the main cause of the grave misfortune of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet character, but in reality it is impulse and the inability to control one's passion. this explains the large amount of calamity in the plot of this tragedy. Haste and passion are obvious flaws in many of the character's personalities. At one point, Romeo, Tybalt, Capulet, Friar Lawrence make an impulsive decision. Many of these decisions are also made when the character is overcome by deep emotion. If some of the characters were able to embrace their passion and think, perhaps the unfortunate deaths of Romeo and Juliet, as well as many others, could have been avoided. Passion and the inability to control it are one of them. of the main reasons why the characters experience such misfortune throughout this tragedy. Instead of thinking before acting, many characters such as Lord Capulet, Tybalt, Friar Lawrence, and Romeo all let emotions overwhelm them and ultimately rule their decisions. Shakespeare uses the downfall of characters who abuse the privilege of emotions to warn readers about making decisions without considering the results. Lord Capulet allows his harsh emotions to overcome him in difficult situations and drastically change his decisions. For example, after Juliette begs him to annul the marriage between her and Paris, he explodes and responds: "Hang yourself, young baggage, you disobedient wretch!" I tell you what: go to church on Thursday, or never delay, look me in the face. Don't speak, don't answer; don't answer me. My fingers itch. Woman, we hardly thought ourselves blessed” (Shakespeare III, V, 159-162). Juliet's willingness to risk her life seemed to be in the middle of paper......Romeo to warn readers of the consequences of reckless decision-making and overtaken by passion. It is both possible and probable that if these hasty characters had been able to control their passion, the large number of deaths in Romeo and Juliet would have diminished considerably. Works Cited Lee, Michelle E., Ed. "Romeo and Juliet." Literary Resource Center. Gale, 2005. Internet. January 19, 2010. Maggin, William. The Shakespeare Papers. Flight. 3. New York: Redfield, 1856. Google Books. Google. Internet. January 7, 2010. Nardo, Don, ed. Readings on Romeo and Juliet. San Diego, CA: Greenhaven, 1998. PrintShakespeare, Willian. Romeo and Juliet. New York: Pocket, 1992. Print.Shurgot, Michael W. “Review of Romeo and Juliet.” Literary Resource Center. Gale, 2005. The web. January 30, 2010. Thrasher, Thomas. Understanding Romeo and Juliet. San Diego, CA: Lucent Books, 2001. Print.