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  • Essay / Themes Romeo and Juliet: Love - 898

    The story of Romeo and Juliet, a Shakespearean tragic drama, constitutes a large part of our culture today. The story of two star-crossed lovers, separated by an age-old family feud, which ultimately ends in the deaths of Romeo and Juliet, is deeply ingrained in our cultural psyche. It is an allegory, a story of true love and sacrifice, that continues to resonate throughout modern times. There is a lot of social stigma attached to this story. People are very critical of Romeo and Juliet's decisions. Moreover, people are inspired, interested and influenced by the melodramatic love story. Everyone knows the story and we can all compare our lives to theirs. The lives of the 15th century characters are understandable because they feel and experience the same emotions and twists and turns as humans today. That's because the themes of Romeo and Juliet were just as relevant then as they are today. A theme is a universal experience or lesson. Universal means that everyone understands and relates to experiences. This is why people today can connect to the characters in Shakespeare's work. People today have similar feelings and experiences to people from the 1400s. Love is one of those great universal themes. Love is the most important theme in Romeo and Juliet, in society and in my life. Love is difficult to define. Everyone has their own definition, or perception, of what love is. When asked, most people would say that love is a strong romantic feeling between two people or perhaps it is indefinable. Albert Einstein said: “Where there is love, there is no imposition. » This would imply that love is not forced, but rather innate and natural feelings that arise between people. We could... middle of paper... I like the John Green quote: “I fell in love with the way you fall asleep; slowly, then suddenly. I consider this quote to be one of the best ways to explain love. In conclusion, whatever form it takes, love will always have an impact on my life. Overall, the story of Romeo and Juliet will forever continue to be an important part of culture and literature. Themes help define and understand feelings and what it means to be human. The love in Romeo and Juliet makes the reader think about the value of love, all the styles of love that exist, and the idea of ​​true love. Romeo and Juliet will always be applicable and can help humans interpret their emotions in order to live their lives to the fullest. Works Cited The Fault in our Stars by John Green, Albert Einstein, Merriam-Webster Dictionary, shakespearesolved.blogspot.com, Land of Oz at StageNorth