In "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, the quote "These violent delights have violent ends And in their triumph die, like fire and powder," is evident throughout the play. The quote suggests that the pleasure or joy that comes from violent actions or deeds, such as fighting or revenge, is fleeting and will ultimately lead to negative consequences. Three examples from the play that support this quote are the street brawl between the Montagues and Capulets, the deaths of Mercutio and Tybalt, and the ultimate deaths of Romeo and Juliet themselves.
Firstly, the street brawl between the Montagues and Capulets illustrates how violent actions have violent ends. The feud between the two families has been ongoing for years, and the brawl is just one example of the violence that ensues from their hatred towards each other. The brawl ultimately leads to the death of Mercutio, Romeo's close friend, which sets off a chain of events that ultimately leads to the tragic end of Romeo and Juliet.
Secondly, the deaths of Mercutio and Tybalt further support the quote. Mercutio's death is the result of the violent actions of Tybalt, who seeks revenge against Romeo for attending the Capulet ball. This leads to Romeo seeking revenge against Tybalt, and ultimately results in both Tybalt and Mercutio's deaths. Their violent actions towards each other have violent consequences, which ultimately leads to their own demise.
Finally, the ultimate deaths of Romeo and Juliet themselves is the ultimate example of how violent delights have violent ends. Their love is forbidden due to their families' feud, and their violent actions towards each other and those around them ultimately lead to their own deaths. Their love may have brought them pleasure and happiness, but it ultimately led to their tragic end.
In conclusion, "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet" exemplifies the quote "These violent delights have violent ends And in their triumph die, like fire and powder." The street brawl between the Montagues and Capulets, the deaths of Mercutio and Tybalt, and the ultimate deaths of Romeo and Juliet all demonstrate how violent actions have violent consequences, and ultimately lead to negative outcomes.