Romeo: Tragic Hero or "Fortune's Fool"?

Scholars still debate whether is a pawn of fate or a victim of his own tragic flaws (just pick one of the many).  You decide!  Don't forget to support your arguments with proof from the text.

Advice for the Class of 2014 (Incoming 9 Honors Students)

While I cannot invite you into the 8th grade classrooms, you know how much I value your opinions and experience in the class. What would you like to advise (or warn!) your 8th grade peers? Any tips for handling summer reading? How can they learn from your successes and mistakes?


Please remain appropriate! And try not to insult me too much, please!
 

...and for those of you who have requested a picture of Sawyer, he thanks you!  This one has both of them!