Asked by Kendry

When Romeo learns of Juliet's "death" (Act 5 Scene 1), he plans to be join her and goes to an apothecary to buy poison.

The question I have is why did he choose to use poison on HIMSELF rather than a dagger, to join Juliet?

Ie. What was Shakespeare's intent on making Romeo use poison rather than a dagger to kill HIMSELF?
Answered by Writeacher
Daggers are bloody and messy -- and sometimes people chicken out!

Shakespeare was fond of using poison, either for killing others (one of King Lear's daughters and Hamlet's father, among others) or for suicide (Romeo).

http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/

http://nfs.sparknotes.com/

http://www.online-literature.com/shakespeare/romeo_and_juliet/
Answered by Kendry
Thank you. That was the best response I found on the internet. And believe me, I searched.

Again, thank you.
Answered by Writeacher
Here are several other really good websites about Shakespeare and his works and his times. <b>Be sure to add ALL THESE to your favorites</b> so you can find them again.

http://shakespeare.palomar.edu/

http://www.shakespeare-online.com/

http://www.bardweb.net/

http://www.enotes.com/william-shakespeare/

http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/
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