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Different Ideas of Love in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

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Different Ideas of Love in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Love has existed in many forms throughout time. There is no better example of this then in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. In this tale when love is most apparent, the most crucial events occur to develop 'tragedy'. The evident forms of love are Familial love, Fraternal love and Romantic love. Shakespeare portrays the love of Romeo and Juliet as 2 halves which when joined make there love for one anther complete. The fulfilment of Romeo and Juliet's Love is hindered by external influences, the most obvious of which being the 'ancient grudge' between the Capulet and the Montague's. The feud is …show more content…

'Well in that you miss, she shall not be hit With Cupid's arrow: she hath Dian's wit; And, in strong proof of chastity well arm'd From love's weak childish bow she lives Uncharm'd' One idea of love, which is presented here, is unrequited love. One reason could be that Rosaline does not wish to be seen as a sexual object. We see that she can deny physical pleasure, she will not succumb to intense emotion. Rosaline is an allusions to Diana pure and virginal like the Virgin Mary. This contrasts with Juliet as when she is hit by 'cupids arrow' she has a relationship with Romeo (forbidden fruit) against her fathers will. As a result of Romeos love for Rosaline he is unaware of day-to-day realities 'is the day so young.' this emphasises that Romeo is disheartened and feels very melancholy. Benvolio tries to comfort Romeo, but Romeos feelings just grow deeper due to his friends concern. Benvolio and Romeos friendship is displayed as an expression of love. Benvolio want Romeo to progress with his life instead of wallowing in self-pity, he provides insight for Romeo and tells him to 'Examine other beauties.' Romeo expresses his love for Mercutio as he tries to reason with him and prevent a fight between Tybalt and Mercutio, by telling him 'Gentle Mercutio ,

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