William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" is a story of a series of occurrences which ultimately result in the tragic deaths of many. These tragic occurrences can not be blamed on any one person or happening, but instead on a number of actions, which when combined, led to the disastrous events which were to follow. The Feud between Romeo and Juliet's family, the secrecy, which resulted because of it and the fighting between the two families are all responsible.
Although there is not one single event which is soley responsible for all the terrible incidents, the ancient grudge between the Capulet and Montague families played a very large role in causing this new hostility, which " From ancient grudge (broke) to new mutiny" (Prologue, Chorus, L3). …
