(Journal for Act V)
I think Romeo and Juliet are viewed as heroes both by the officials and their families. They sacrifices as heroes for the hatred between the Capulets and Montagues.
At Act V Scene III, lines 292-293, the Prince says: "See what a scourge is laid upon your hate, that heaven finds means to kill your joys with love!". The Prince is talking to the families and telling them this is a punishment for their fault. I think it also indicates that Romeo and Juliet sacrificed for their family's hatred, which would be a heroic act.
At Act V Scene III, lines 303-304, Capulet says: "As rich shall Romeo's by his lady's lie—poor sacrifices of out enmity!". First he is agreeing to Montague, who previously said he would raise a statue of Juliet. More importantly, he admits that their children has become sacrifices for their own problem.
No one has ever said anything to wash off their own responsibility or blame Romeo and Juliet for all the problems. They admitted and regretted their acts. Everyone sees Romeo and Juliet as victims who heroically sacrificed for their families; and they did. They sacrificed for the greater good; their families has put away their hatred and come together at last.
Tiger,
5/18/16
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