Romeo and Juliet

In Act 1 Scene 1

What contrasting concepts of love are presented?

Asked by Finny on 27 Feb 22:36

Last updated by Jill W on 23 Oct 11:41

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Answered by Jill W on 23 Oct 11:38

In Act I, Scene I, Shakespeare contrasts love and hate. The love Romeo and Juliet have for each other is juxtaposed with the hatred the two families feel for each other. We might also note the obsessive love between Romeo and Juliet and true love which only comes with time.

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