How Did The Power Of Love Or Hate Contribute To Romeo's Death

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Did the power of love or hate contribute more to Romeo's death? I believe that love is the greater factor in Romeo's death. Without love William Shakespear´s story of Romeo and Juliet would not have even happened. As soon as Romeo laid his eyes upon Juliet he was instantly in love and in that moment was when Romeo had already begun to prove his love for her. The text says, ¨My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand/To smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss"( Shakespeare 1. 5.92,93). Romeo was showing that he had feelings for Juliet even though he knew that they are not supposed to like each other. Romeo knew that it was completely against his family for him to be with Juliet, but he was willing to take the risks because of how strongly