Romeo and Juliet
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Conflict of generations
Juliet (Fictitious character)
Romeo (Fictitious character)
Tragedies
Vendetta
Verona (Italy)
Youth
Summary
Romeo and Juliet is a tragic play by William Shakespeare that explores the intense and passionate love between two young lovers, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet. Set in Verona, Italy, their love is forbidden due to an ongoing feud between their families. The couple seeks to overcome these societal constraints but ultimately, their destiny leads to a tragic conclusion. The play addresses themes of love, fate, and the conflicts between social loyalty and personal desires.
Famous Quotes
But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. - Romeo
O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? - Juliet
A plague o' both your houses! - Mercutio
Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow, That I shall say good night till it be morrow. - Juliet
What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. - Juliet