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In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare conveys the message of how love is the most powerful force of all. Romeo and Juliet’s deep feelings for each other make them go against their families and in the end they ultimately kill themselves for each other. This portrays that love in any form can be incredibly difficult to overcome. Throughout the play, It is established that the Capulets and Montauge’s have a fiery feud between each other. Despite this, In the beginning of the play Romeo attends the Capulet’s party. Where he and Juliet first meet and fall in love with each other. However, they soon discover that they’re from the opposing families. Regardless,their connection and love is powerful enough that they are willing to go behind their parents' to meet up with each other secretly in dangerous ways through Friar Lawrence and The Nurse. As their relationship progresses, they’re willing to risk everything to try to maintain their bond. Just one day after meeting, they make the impulsive decision to marry in secret through Friar Lawrence. But their happiness is short lived. In the street of Verona, a fight breaks out between the Montagues and Capulets. Resulting in the tragic death of Mercutio who is tabbed by Tybalt. In an act of rage and seeking revenge for his dead friend, Romeo kills Tybalt leading to being exiled from Verona. Juliet, just learning of Romeo’s actions and punishment she immediately forgives him. This is a pivotal moment because it emphasizes love’s power, she prioritizes her relationship with Romeo over her family. Also during the fight, Romeo didn’t intend to worsen the situation, his actions were driven by the love and loyalty he has for Mercutio. In the beginning, Paris wants to marry Juliet but her father turned him down since she’s too young. But allows her to meet Paris to see if she might like him. With everyone mourning Tybalt's death, Lord Capulet believes if Juliet marries Paris it’ll help lift her spirits and bring joy to the family. Although she wants to please her family, she struggles with her true feelings. Ultimately, this internal conflict is too much and goes to Friar Lawrence to help her avoid the marriage. He suggests drinking a potion in which she will appear dead for a few hours, this way she can escape the wedding and be rescued by Romeo. The plan is risky, but Juliet’s desperation to have Romeo come back is too intense so she is willing to take the chance. This willingness highlights her commitment to Romeo by going as far as to fake her death for him. Day of the funeral, Romeo finds out she’s dead, Romeo is heartbroken and can't imagine living without her, not knowing the truth, he buys poison to end his life. He goes to Juliet's one last time and drinks the poison. Juliet upon awakening finds Romeo dead beside her. She too cannot bet the thought of loving without taking a dagger and ends her own life.

In the beginning, Paris wants to marry Juliet but her father turned him down since she’s too young. But allows her to meet Paris to see if she might like him. With everyone mourning Tybalt's death, Lord Capulet believes if Juliet marries Paris it’ll help lift her spirits and bring joy to the family. Although she wants to please her family, she struggles with her true feelings. Ultimately, this internal conflict is too much and goes to Friar Lawrence to help her avoid the marriage. He suggests drinking a potion in which she will appear dead for a few hours, this way she can escape the wedding and be rescued by Romeo. The plan is risky, but Juliet’s desperation to have Romeo come back is too intense so she is willing to take the chance. This willingness highlights her commitment to Romeo by going as far as to fake her death for him. Day of the funeral, Romeo finds out she’s dead, Romeo is heartbroken and can't imagine living without her, not knowing the truth, he buys poison to end his life. He goes to Juliet's one last time and drinks the poison. Juliet upon awakening finds Romeo dead beside her. She too cannot bet the thought of loving without taking a dagger and ends her own life.