Portrayal Of Purriency In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

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A Primary Portrayal of Pruriency
Shakespeare’s compelling drama The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, known as the ultimate portrayal of love, contradicts the Christian definition of love in St. Paul’s 1 Corinthians 13. In one instance, the Bible verse states that “love is kind and patient” (1 Cor. 13:4) in contrast to Shakespeare’s drama in which Romeo and Juliet fall in love in four days. In addition, St. Paul conveys that “love isn’t selfish or quick tempered” (1 Cor. 13:5) whereas Juliet pleads to “make the bridal bed / In that dim monument where Tybalt lies” (3.5.212-213), using suicide as a selfish resolution to her love dilemma. Furthermore, according to the Bible, “Love rejoices in the truth, but not the evil” (1 Cor. 13:6), however Lady Capulet emphasizes that Benvolio …show more content…

Moreover, the 1 Corinthians verse acknowledges that “Love is always supportive, loyal, hopeful, and trusting” (1 Cor. 13:7) but in spite of this, both parents of Juliet display no support towards her. In one occurrence, Juliet’s refusal to marry Paris provokes Lord Capulet to assert, “get thee to church o’ Thursday / Or never after look me in the face” (3.5.167-168), threatening to disown Juliet as his daughter. Another example of discouragement occurs when Friar Lawrence, Juliet’s only ally, selfishly abandons her in the tomb when he “hear[s] some noise” and announces, “I dare no longer stay” (5.3.156, 164). Although Christians believe “Love never fails!” (1 Cor. 13:8), Romeo and Juliet’s relationship only holds failure in that fate usually spoils their plans. In fact, when Friar Lawrence devises an arrangement for Romeo to meet Juliet on her wedding day, Lord Capulet decides

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