The timelessness of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is a testament to the power of his writing, as it still speaks to readers centuries later. This enduring relevance is demonstrated by the complexity of the relationship between Romeo and Juliet, the exploration of themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, and the story of tragedy and loss. The Relationship Between Romeo and Juliet is Complex and Still Resonates with Readers Today In the play, Romeo and Juliet are presented as two passionate and impulsive teenagers who are deeply in love. At the same time, they are also opposites in many ways. Juliet is practical and pragmatic, while Romeo is romantic and idealistic. As Romeo says, “My bounty is as boundless as the sea, / My love as deep; the more I give to thee, / The more I have, for both are infinite” (2.2.130-132). This complexity in their relationship speaks to readers today, as many of us can relate to the idea of being both passionate and practical in our relationships. As Caitlin Smith writes in her article “More than Reckless Teenagers,” Juliet is “an opportunist” who “hitches her wagon to a guy she barely knows” (Smith). This is a situation that many readers can relate to, as it is often difficult to find the balance between passion and practicality in relationships. Romeo, for his …show more content…
His world is not the evil, conniving thing it is to his parents; rather, it is something to be shared with people, with a beloved. If love languages existed to any extent in Verona, Romeo would know his by heart. He feels