Different Types Of Love In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

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There are many types of live whether it's romantic, parental, friendship, family honor, or unrequited love. Often times love is interpreted differently. Each type is presented in its own way. In the story of Romeo and Juliet each type of love is clearly shown. Although they are all presented in this story, William Shakespeare, the author had put both parental and friendship love very frequently in this story. Each type of love has many similarities and differences.
Both parents and friends protect, guide, and approve or disapprove. Parental love is between a parent or guardian and their child. It's a form of nurturing, providing and protecting physically and emotionally. Friendship love, is between two individuals who care for each other …show more content…

This section is talking about how Juliet's father is holding off Paris proposing because he feels Juliet isn't physically or emotionally ready to be married at such a young age, he's protecting her from what isn't good for her. Friendship protection is also shown, " O Romeo O Romeo brave Mercutio is dead," (Act 111, scene 1, line 110). This section explains how Mercutio died trying to protect Romeo from Tybalt. Guidance, also plays a major part in both friendship and parental love. Friendship guidance is shown a lot between Romeo and his friends. The text says, " we waste our lights in light vain, like lamps by day," (Act 2, scene 4, line 45). In this part of the story Mercutio was influencing Romeo to go to the party to nurture his broken heart. Parental influence is also shown between capulet and Juliet. "Find though means and I'll find such a man" (act 2, scene 2 ,line 100). Lady capulet was telling her about Paris guiding her to what she thinks is happiness for her daughter. Lastly, parents and friends both give approval. Friends give a their approval in outfit options, boys, and etc. "Your love says, like an honest gentleman..." ( act 11,scene 5, line 50). This scene explains how the nurse had

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