Similarities Between Romeo And Juliet

William Shakespeare once wrote, "Better three hours too soon than an hour too late (Windsor.II.ii)." The play, Romeo and Juliet, exemplifies the true meaning of this quote. It was a tale of young lovers, who fell in love so quickly that many saw it as an infatuation, but I saw it as a story of love. They found the right person at the right time. Yes, it was earlier in life than when most people find true love, but the timing was right for them. But just because the timing was right for them, it does not mean it was right for everyone else. Throughout Romeo and Juliet, Juliet makes many choices regarding Romeo based on her love for him. Juliet's undying love for Romeo was strongest when she convinced herself that she still loved him even though he killed Tybalt. Juliet proclaimed, "Shall I speak ill of him that is my husband?...That villain cousin would have kill'd my husband (III.ii.97, 101)." This young girl already understood the loyalty of love. Because she married him, she agreed to love him, "for better, or for worse." Incontestably, Juliet was an intelligent adolescent, who adored Romeo even at his worse.
Friar Lawrence gave Juliet a potion that would ensure she was asleep until Romeo went to find her. She was afraid the potion would kill her when she voiced, "I have a faint cold fear thrills through my veins, That almost freezes up the heat of life (IV.iii.15-16)." Although she was fearful, she took the risk of perishing for the hope of Romeo. Her courage was prevalent as she stated, "And I will do it without fear or doubt, To live an unstain'd wife to my sweet love (IV.i.87-88)." Even at such a young age, she was willing to risk her entire life for the person she