True Love In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

Who knew that finding true love would kill you before you fully experienced it. William Shakespeare explores this in depth in his play, “Romeo and Juliet,” which showcases Romeo, a heartbroken Montague fighting for his new love, Juliet, a Capulet where such love is forbidden. After losing Rosaline, Romeo’s heart is stolen by Juliet and they decide to get married secretly with the help of Friar Lawrence, a brother of the Franciscan order. Juliet’s parents, the Capulets have other plans for Juliet, as they want to increase their status with the marriage of Juliet and Paris, a young kinsmen to the Prince. When Romeo murders Tybalt, Juliet’s cousin, avenging the death of his friend, Mercutio he is banished which causes Juliet to take drastic measures in order to save her love. In the end she must decide whom to choose, life or love.

Romeo and Juliet, deeply in love decided to get married without the acknowledgment of their parents. As depicted in Act 2, scene 3, line 65, “....must combine by holy marriage.” Romeo clearly states that their new love is pure and that they are both ready to share one life. Friar Lawrence agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet as he believes that this will end the two families’ feud. Stated in Act 2, scene 3, line 99, “To turn your households’ rancor to pure love.” The Montagues and Capulets have a long history of indignation and rage, and with the marriage of Romeo and Juliet, there is hope that this will come to an end. Romeo and Juliet hid the marriage and instead came up with a plan that’s purpose was to bury the two families’ rage. Alas, the plan went haywire because of poor judgement, thus resulting in the death of Romeo and Juliet. As shown in Act 5, scene 3, line 301, “Where be these enemies- Capulet, Montague.” The prince, after listening to the evidence, finds Capulet and Montague responsible for the deaths of Romeo and