Advice letter to: Romeo Montague

Dear Romeo,

     I have recently heard a lot about your dilemma with your love, Juliet being a Capulet. I understand that Capulets are a very well known enemy of your family which makes it rather difficult for you and Juliet to have a peaceful relationship. Capulet and Lady Capulet are rational people, they are high class, respected by the people of Verona, and dignified. This isn't very different from your parents, is it Romeo?

     A very healthy way to deal with your anger, and complicated relationship with the Capulets is to be more rational with your choices and be more verbal than physical. Yes, I know that verbal fighting isn't as satisfying as giving the Capulets the what for you think they deserve, but think about how it affects Juliet when she sees you fighting with her family. She's your wife, you should take her feelings into account. Don't make her choose between you and her blood related family. To be fair, yes she is married to a Montague, no longer making her Juliet Capulet, but Juliet Montague. This doesn't give you permission to slay her family.

     In the long run, what are the Montagues and Capulets even fighting for? Does anyone even remember? Killing Mercutio, your best friend accidentally while fighting Tybalt proves that you guys aren't solving anything by hurting each other. What does it do? How does it end? Nothing, it does nothing but make it worse, and it solves nothing. I advise thinking over why you guys are even hating each other. Then, think if it's even worth it. Was killing Tybalt worth getting banishèd, and not being able to see your wife?

     Killing Juliet's cousin only made her realize that you weren't what she thought you were. Juliet referred to you, to nurse, as a "Fiend angelical." And a "Dove-feathered Raven" this is showing that even Juliet, your love, expected more and better of you, Romeo. Juliet seeds you as an amazingly beautiful person, but on the inside, she sees rat you're darker, and more evil than she thought she knew. Show Juliet that you can be better Romeo, don't let her think of you as an ugly, evil bird, hidden under the feathers of the most beautiful fowl imaginable.

The best of luck Romeo. All the love,

signed,

Jordanne