Infatuated Love In Romeo And Juliet

Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet Falling in love at first sight is certainly a possible situation, but is doubtful that it is true love. There are many relationships that poses different types of love, one type is infatuated love. Infatuated love is an instant connection and is a need for physical attraction and affection. However, actual love has to be built and is being able to create a deeper connection with another person. In the play “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare describes the romance between two teenagers Romeo and Juliet. They are forbidden to see each other because of their families hate towards one another and the banishment Romeo received from Verona. From a perspective, I believe Romeo and Juliet's romance and connections throughout the love story is infatuated love. When they first laid eyes on to each other they had an intense connection towards their physical appearance. Both being a teenager, they are
Throughout the play they are being selfish only caring for themselves. When Romeo drinks the poison “O true apothecary, thy drugs are quick. Thus with a kiss I die.” (5.3 119-120) This explains their infatuation because they can’t live without each other. There false love made them reckless with their emotions. They really were immature by not knowing the consequences of not only committing suicide for each other, but by devastating their families. They did bring both families on good terms at the end of the play, but it came at a serious cost. Juliet's explain what she will sacrifice to be with Romeo, “O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name. Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, And I’ll no longer be a Capulet.” (2.2 33-36) She is willing to forget her identity, fake her own death, and abandoned her family to be with someone she has know for less than a week. This explains her childish