In Romeo and Juliet, the tragic hero is Romeo. Recall that a tragic flaw is a tragic hero’s defect or weakness that causes his downfall. Write an essay explaining Romeo’s tragic flaw and how this flaw leads to the death of Romeo and his bride. How, where, and when do we see Romeo exhibiting this flaw in the play?

• Your response should be at least 5 paragraphs.
• You should have an introduction with a thesis statement, three body paragraphs (each discussing one example from the play of Romeo exhibiting his tragic flaw), and a conclusion commenting on the idea that Romeo’s flaw contributed to the tragic ending of the play.
• Make sure to proofread your work – Spelling & grammar count!
• When writing about literature, be sure to discuss the action in the present tense. Be sure to also mention the name of the piece and the author.
• Your essay responses should stand alone. I shouldn’t have to look back at the question to see what you are talking about. You should rephrase the prompt as part of your answer.