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Examples Of Hatred In Romeo And Juliet

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By showcasing their hatred for each other, the parents unknowingly push Romeo and Juliet to live in fear, which leads to them being innocent victims in a war. The opening scene is the only time that the parents are actually seen fighting each other in the play. Romeo and Juliet may not have been there to witness this, but they both clearly knew that their parents would never give up the "ancient grudge." This causes them to only tell the Nurse and Friar Lawrence of their marriage, as they knew if they are found "they'll murder [Romeo]," giving them good reason to continue with secrecy. Not only this, but the hatred between the parents also spread to other family members; Mercutio and Tybalt are such examples. This leaves Romeo and Juliet with

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