In Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet there are many characters that exemplify the words of Aristotle, “the tragic hero contributes to his or her own demise because of his or her tragic flaw.” Among other characters, the protagonist, Romeo does in fact have a catastrophic flaw of which will eventually put forth his own, and others passing’s. In his young age, Romeo makes reckless and irrational decisions in determining which path to follow in almost any situation. More then once he has chosen the dangerous and at times even destructive path on which to embark. In just three terminal instances that had been formed due to the fact that his own family and another family were rivals, Romeo manages to murder two men, as well as himself. Within Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Romeo has a fatal weakness of making impulsive decisions that result in lethal actions done to himself and others. Initially the audience doesn’t view Romeo’s character as a fighter. He had not shown any hazardous or unsafe behaviors in the start of the play. Nonetheless, when his enemy, Tybalt, slaughters his very own best friend, Mercutio, Romeo jumps into action without giving himself any time to stop and think about his next move. Romeo says to his cousin Benvolio about Tybalt before they duel, [Alive] in triumph, and Mercutio slain! Away to heaven, respective lenity, And [fire-eyed] fury be my conduct now. – Now, Tybalt, take the “villain” back again That late thou gavest me, for Mercutio’s soul Is but a little way above our heads, Staying for thine to keep him company. Either thou or I, or both, must go with him. (III.i.127-134) After Romeo says these select few words, Tybalt retorts with a threat that instigates their swordfight. Immediately Tybalt is slain by Romeo, and nevertheless Romeo without considering his actions and their possible consequences. This is just one of many fatal examples of Romeo taking action without thinking and