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Essay / The Star-Crossed Lovers' Stages of Love - 602
In Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, many themes are provided in the text to help move the plot forward. These themes include (INSERT THEME TOPICS). The number one theme that stands out the most in some minds is that love conquers all. Romeo and Juliet, no matter what feud their families are involved in, continue to love each other no matter what. Whether it's puppy love in the beginning, romantic love in the middle, or true love toward the end, they never seem to let go of the idea of love, even if it's forbidden . In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, love is a recurring theme, not only at the beginning, but throughout the play. When first introduced to Shakespeare's creation of Romeo and Juliet, the audience is informed that Romeo is a Montague and Juliet is a Capulet. At first, the couple is unaware that they are “in love” with the enemy. However, this doesn't change their feelings once they get to know each other. The first sign that Juliet shows Romeo that she has strong feelings for him is when she allows him to kiss her. Not just once, but twice. This...