Romeo And Juliet Love Essay

William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, has captivated audiences for centuries with its portrayal of passionate love and tragic consequences. The story is focused on two young and naive teenagers who fall in love at first sight and quickly become consumed by their passion and desire to marry, despite their families’ bitter feud and society’s expectations. Throughout the play, Romeo and Juliet ignore the obvious and dangerous consequences of pursuing their relationship. In this regard, Shakespeare demonstrates that love possesses an overwhelming power that can transcend reason and logic. From the play’s opening scene, Shakespeare teaches us that love is a force that blinds and overwhelms the characters, preventing them from

what light through yonder window breaks?/It is the east, and Juliet is the sun./Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,/Who is already sick and pale with grief” (Act 2.2 846-850).Romeo compares Juliet’s beauty to the sun and is blinded by the brightness of her beauty. Once blinded, Romeo cannot think logically or reasonably, leading him to make impulsive decisions.After the ball, where Romeo and Juliet fall in love, Romeo comes to visit Juliet on her balcony. Romeo confesses his love to Juliet. Juliet suggests that the two should get married.She says “Three words, dear Romeo, and good night indeed./If that thy bent of love be honourable,/Thy purpose marriage, send me word to-morrow,/By one that I'll procure to come to thee,/Where and what time thou wilt perform the rite”Act 2.2 990-100). Even though Romeo and Juliet have just met, they have made the decision to get married. They have not thought about the possible consequences of their actions. They are both from rival families, and their marriage could become very complicated. Romeo and Juliet do not think about what could happen because they are blinded by their love for each other. Their impulsiveness and blindness are because their love for each other is too strong. They can not think things

methinks I see my cousin's ghost/Seeking out Romeo, that did spit his body/Upon a rapier's point: stay, Tybalt, stay!/Romeo, I come! this do I drink to thee” (Act 4.3 2606-2610). Juliet has been given a vial of potion that could have many consequences. Juliet is worried about the possible consequences of taking the potion but because she is so blinded by her love for Romeo she ignores the possible outcomes taking the potion could lead to. Juliet does not think she has any other options in getting out of the marriage, but in reality, Juliet has not thought of other possible options instead she impulsively does what the Friar says. She believes that this is her only way to be with Romeo. Her love for Romeo has clouded her judgment and decision-making. Another example of love blinding decision-making is Romeo buying poison from the