Romeo and Juliet is a love story known by many worldwide, written by the famous William shakespeare. Although the story is famous, Romeo and Juliet's relationship is extremely unhealthy. Not only are they from feuding families, but Romeo and Juliet's relationship is based on lust, there is a large age gap, and they barely know each other. Firstly, Romeo and Juliet's relationship is unhealthy because it is based on lust. Romeo only went to the masquerade ball to meet someone beautiful and that is where he met juliet. “Show me a mistress that is passing fair, what dothher beauty serve but as a note?” (1.5.94-95) The first thing Romeo said to Juliet is “my lips, too blushing pilgrims, ready stand to smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss.” (1.5.94-95) Romeo repeatedly asked Juliet for a kiss when they had only just met and he did KISS her. Romeo desperately wanted to kiss her because she is a beauty. the problem is, he only likes her for her looks. …show more content…
They barely know each other. they kissed within 5 minutes of meeting and got married in less than 24 hours of knowing each other. Romeo and Juliet did not know anything about each other. they did not even know that they were from feuding families. “Is she a capulet? o dear account! my life's in my foes debt. “ - romeo (1.5.117-118) “My only love sprung from my only hate!” - juliet