In the play The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare describes the story of how Romeo and Juliet struggle to be together despite coming from rival houses. It also shows that it was common human error, rather than fate, that led to their demise. The characters' lack of consideration for the possible negative consequences of their good intentions not only caused the two forbidden lovers to meet and their plans to fail, but also their deaths. Romeo's decision to attend the Capulets' party helps start this tragedy. When he is confronted by one of Capulet's servants and asked to read an invitation to a party, he sees the name of his former love, Rosaline, on it. Overwhelmed by temptations, he and his friend Mercutio decide to sneak into the party, even though they are forbidden because they are Montagues. During the feast, Tybalt, a relative of Lord Capulet, recognizes Romeo as an enemy and becomes angry at his presence, saying that "he will retreat, but this intrusion, which now seems sweet, will turn to bitter gall" (I,v ,102-103). Although Tybalt will tolerate Romeo's presence at the party, he predicts that something unpleasant will happen to him. Romeo, wanting only to see a girl he loves, inadvertently causes Tybalt to despise him. In addition to strengthening the feud between the two houses, during this party Romeo also meets Juliet and the two fall in love, but after being separated from their nurse, they realize that their love is impossible due to family disputes. After realizing that Romeo is a Montague, Juliet exclaims, “My only love sprang from my only hate! Too soon seen unknown, and known too late!” (I, v, 151-152). Juliet immediately recognizes the conflict that Romeo has caused… in the middle of the paper… on the lips and in [her] cheeks” (V.iii.94-95). Despite some evidence that Juliet is not actually dead, but has regained consciousness, he proceeds to kill himself, thinking only of the best possible situation, that he will join Juliet in heaven. However, ignoring other possibilities, he causes Juliet to commit suicide when she wakes up. Throughout the play, Shakespeare shows how a person's mistakes, rather than fate, can set them towards success or failure. Many characters try to help others or themselves without any intention of harm, but all unintentional mistakes cause tragedy. Shakespeare's depiction of Romeo and Juliet's meeting, the failure of plans, and their deaths demonstrate that one's actions can influence the future. When people take risky actions to try to help others, they should always consider not only the positive effects, but also what can go wrong.