Romeo and Juliet: A tale of true love or just a teenage crush? “Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs.” In “Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespere, the love between the two protagonists is often seen as the epitome of true love. But beneath the facade of passion, lies the question: was Romeo and Juliet’s love, just infatuation or a profound connection? In the play Romeo and Juliet are two star-crossed lovers caught in the midst of long standing feuds between their families that don’t allow them to love each other freely. But their love was based purely on infatuation, impulsiveness and the inability to handle reality from the very beginning. Romeo and Juliet’s love was based on infatuation rather than a deep emotional connection, evident in their impulsive and reckless behavior. …show more content…
Forswear it, a sight! For I en’er saw true beauty till this night” (Shakesphere pg. 750). The. His superficial attraction to Juliet is based solely on physical appearance, rather than a deep emotional connection. Romeo also decides it's a good idea to pursue Juliet despite the ongoing feud between their families, which further exemplifies his infatuation with her. Romeo’s impulsive decisions not only highlight the characters irrational thinking but also hint towards the challenges their relationship will face and demonstrates a lack of maturity in their relationship. Romeo and Juliet were characterized by impulsive decisions, which ultimately led to tragic consequences. Friar Lawrence warns Romeo about the intense and impulsive nature of his love “These violent delights have violent ends and in their triumph die, like fire and powder, which as they kiss consume” (Shakesphere pg. 778). The. He says that the overly passionate nature of their love will eventually lead to their demise. They both end up ignoring his warning and make the rash decision to secretly get