In this current day and age‚ Romeo and Juliet has become probably the most well known love story. From its iconic sonnets to its tragic ending‚ the tale of the two lovers is common knowledge in many households. Based on just a simple summary of the tragedy‚ it would appear that Romeo and Juliet is just a mere love story from two enemy households. However‚ upon reading it‚ it becomes prevalent that in Act II there is a questioning of whether or not the love of these “star-crossed lovers” is legitimate
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Romeo and Juliet: in love or hit with infatuation To the person that has these feelings infatuation and actual love are very difficult to differentiate. Even if these two emotions are very similar they have different effects on ones life. In infatuation usually develops to quickly such as “love at first sight”. On the other hand real love grows moderately and takes time‚ but the effects last longer. In my opinion this “star struck” couple was simply hit with infatuation not love. In this Shakespearean
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The Power and Passion of Love and Hate The themes of love and hate permeate Romeo and Juliet‚ and they are always connected to passion‚ whether that passion is beneficial or destructive. Love‚ in Romeo and Juliet‚ is a grand passion‚ and as such it is blinding; it can overwhelm a person as powerfully and completely as hate can. The power of hate is illustrated in the first scene by the exhibition of enmity between servants of the two families. The extent of the hatred has grown from the family itself
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the sea‚ my love as deep; the more I give to thee‚ the more I have: for both are infinite.” (II.ii.133-135) In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet‚ two lovers will risk anything and everything to be with each other no matter the consequences. The two’s fate was sealed the moment their families began their feud‚ but in the short time they had‚ they loved to the fullest. In a single play‚ Shakespeare is able to captivate a whole world for an audience and show them the picture of love. Now‚ in the
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I saw you I fell in love‚ and you smiled because you knew.” -William Shakespeare. In the play The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet‚ by William Shakespeare‚ the two lovers fall in love at first site. They get married within days after they first met‚ even though their parents are in a huge feud and would be very disappointed to know they got married. For the fact that Romeo and Juliet have two different types of love styles‚ Juliet’s being mania and Romeo’s being ludus‚ their love ends with a very sad
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In the story of Romeo and Juliet there are many incidents that lead up to a certain point like Romeo and Juliet’s death. Romeo and Juliet is a classic love story read by many students. In the 1996 movie with Leonardo DiCaprio and the 2013 movie with Douglas Booth there numerous differences as the story is being told. In the 1996 movie is more modern than the 2013 movie. In the two movies there are some similarities. In the 1996 movie is more modern than the 2013 movie. During Shakespeare’s time
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Love has a significant meaning‚ it should not be decided immediately. Juliet is the only character who really takes into consideration what it means to love. Juliet has repeatedly asked herself if love is present with people around her‚ ensuring she makes the right decision. Juliet is aware that marriage is a big commitment; she does not want to make an error. Open-minded about her surroundings‚ she hopes to meet the one. In contrast to other characters Juliet knows how to handle love. Romeo may
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The play ’Romeo and Juliet’ by William Shakespeare‚ presents the theme of fate and the consequences of forbidden love. throughout the play‚ it had appeared that the families of these young lovers despise each other‚ due to a feud that started many years before. No one understood the reason for this hatred‚ but they wish to continue what was started. the whole play revolves around the concept of fate‚ and Shakespeare makes his audience aware of this during the prologue when it was stated‚ ’a pair
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A desired but‚ forbidden love. Montagues and Capulets cannot coexist. Leaving Romeo and Juliet in pure misery. In Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare‚ we are placed in medieval Verona‚ Italy. Where these families can’t bare to see one another‚ however‚ their children have fallen deeply in love. A secret they must keep‚ for disaster will erupt if anyone finds out. Tragedy is knocking at the door‚ and will soon enter. Romeo and Juliet cannot be blamed for they feel loved for once. Something their
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ideas of love and family are popular in literature and often express the writer’s own feelings on them. Shakespeare is a famous playwright who would often cover these subjects. It is often debated how Shakespeare viewed these ideas because of some of his contradicting works. However in his works‚ Shakespeare often has lovers put in struggle and families that do not seem to care. Shakespeare takes a negative outlook on how family much family cares for and knows about each other‚ and also how loves drives
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