Hate In Romeo And Juliet

My grandfather, an American soldier fighting in Vietnam, and my grandmother, a Vietnam civilian, met and fell in love in the midst of the Vietnam War. While on opposing sides, they attempted to love in a time filled with violence and uncertainty in the world. Similarly, as the family feud the between Montagues and Capulets, the love between Romeo and Juliet seemed impossible, but they persevered and chose love over hate, regardless of the conflict between their two families. In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Romeo and Juliet took risks and had to overcome many obstacles in order to prove that their love for each other was true.

Throughout the play, Romeo and Juliet are forbidden to see each other because of the feud between their families.

Many characters make it clear that being together is not a good idea and that there will be dire consequences if they break the rules and see each other. Being that Romeo was in love with someone other than Juliet just the day before, Friar Laurence is in awe that he can change his mind about a girl he was so passionate about so quickly. He proclaims to Romeo, "Is Rosaline, whom thou didst love so dear, / So soon forsaken? Young men’s love then lies/ Not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes." (2.3.66-69). this line alone shows that many times people tend to fall in love with appearances rather than how someone acts or their personality. Friar says this disapproving the marriage of Romeo and Juliet. Reluctantly, he agrees to wed Romeo and Juliet. But ultimately, his decisions were fueled by his hidden agenda to try to end the feud between their two families. Later on, Friar has a change of heart and sees that the love that Romeo and Juliet have for each other is real and decides to help them reunite. Juliet’s family threatens to disown her if she does not agree to an arranged marriage with County Paris, a much older man. Feeling a commitment to Romeo, she decides that the love that they have is worth fighting