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Romeo And Juliet Confucius Quotes

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Confucius, a Chinese philosopher once said, “Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves” (Wanderlust) The characterization of Romeo and Juliet relate to this quote as their hasty actions result in the damage to themselves and others. This quote by Confucius helps to reinforce the idea represented by adolescents in the play. Romeo and Juliet is a romantic tragedy fiction play written around 1595 in the Elizabethan time period. The setting of the play is in Verona Italy also known as the city of love. The main characters are the teenagers Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, both children live in different houses and their families hate each other. The star crossed lovers met one night at the capulet's party that Romeo managed to

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