The deaths of Romeo and Juliet in William Shakespeare's play are both sad and heart breaking. Although much could have been done to prevent their suicides, these star-crossed lovers ultimately are not able to avoid their destiny. A series of unfortunate circumstances result in disaster, and even though many people could be to blame for their deaths, Lord Montague and Lord Capulet play a particularly integral role. While some believe that Tybalt is responsible for Romeo and Juliets death, this is not the case. Upon further investigation Lord Montague and Lord Capulet should receive the blame. Admittedly, Lord Montague and Lord Capulet has a large influence on Romeo and Juliets death because without their hate for each other no one would had died from their feuds. From grudge break to mutiny, where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. (pg 992:3-4) But, they could have resolved their problems in a much simpler way than stopping after many of their kindred died. Lord Montague and Lord Capulet are responsible for all the deaths in the play because in the beginning their servants are in the same area as the others. The quarrel is between our masters and us their men. (pg 992: 21-22) That leads to Tybalt and Benvolio joining the fight to kill each other. The Lords both see the fight and are about to join the fight but are stopped when the prince comes in and they are told that if this happens again they will be executed. Rebellious subjects, enemies to peace, Profaners of this neighbor-strain steel If ever disturb our streets again, your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace. (pg 996: 89-90 and 104-105).
Additionally and perhaps most notably, Another fight breaks out and Tybalt wants to fight Romeo but Romeo denies his request and instead Mercutio challenges Tybalt. Tybalt ends up stabbing Mercutio and Mercutio says A plague o both your houses! (pg 1047: 95) before he dies. Romeo avenges his friend Mercutio's death and slays Tybalt and Romeo runs away.