In the tragic play, The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, the author uses individuality vs. conformity to further develop the central idea. Individuality vs. Conformity is the idea that a group’s actions do not define your actions. Romeo falls in love with Juliet, but once they learn they are from the opposite families, they acknowledge that a name does not define a person. Shakespeare’s development of Romeo and Juliet refine the central idea of individuality vs. conformity.
Shakespeare develops Juliet in a way that reveals individuality vs. conformity. For example, in the tragedy, Juliet says, “True Love Passion.” (2.2, 104) This relates to individuality vs. conformity because Juliet’s love for Romeo is stronger than her hatred towards his family. Romeo has revealed himself to Juliet in a way that she likes him for, not for what his family has done. Another example of the way Shakespeare develops
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Romeo chooses individuality over conformity as he does not want to follow in his family’s path. Romeo also explains to Juliet that there is more to see in him other than his family. The tragedy states, “Alack, there lies more peril in thine eyes.” (2.2, 71) Romeo explains to Juliet that there is more importance in seeing someone as an individual rather than through their family’s actions or words. Shakespeare develops Romeo in a way that shows individuality vs. conformity.
The tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare is developed using many literary elements, including individuality vs. conformity. Shakespeare uses these elements in his plays to further improve his tragedy. The use of individuality vs. conformity helps the viewers understand that Romeo and Juliet saw each other for themselves, not their families. Shakespeare develops Romeo and Juliet in a way that shows individuality vs.