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Examples Of Perseverance In Romeo And Juliet

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Throughout this year I have had the opportunity to read numerous texts all relating to different issues, but one common thread between many of them is the presence of perseverance. In particular the book Romeo and Juliet shows just how powerful a person will can be, driving people to the extreme in order to obtain what they desire most. Romeo and Juliet is a play where both characters are constantly tested and forced to persevere in order to have what they want most, each other. Romeo and Juliet were head over heels for each other from the moment they met as proven by the following quote uttered by Romeo. “Did my heart love till now? forswear it, sight! For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night.” (?????) Despite the fact that Romeo and Juliet
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