Themes Of Love In Romeo And Juliet

Due to an ancient grudge, the tale of the downfall of Romeo and Juliet showcases themes of love persisting through all, including death. The two portray an equal lust for each other’s love, yet approach the situation differently. This reflects the contrast between their immature or realistic actions. In the balcony scene in Act II scene ii, Romeo is shown to be impulsive and impractical, whereas Juliet is more reasonable and mature. This is revealed in their attitudes toward love, their current situation, and the language they use.

Romeo and Juliet have very different attitudes towards love. Their beliefs to this romance constructs a thick line between the themes if love is of beauty or if “love is blind…”(3.2.9). The romance of the two

Shakespeare makes his characters contrast using their opposing viewpoints to balance their relationship. their viewpoints as a foil between them. Romeo continuously speaks of a shield of his love protecting him from this danger, while Juliet presents a mature view on how this could endanger their lives for a love that might not be true. Up in the Orchard, after the Capulet Ball, Romeo puts himself in danger to see Juliet. If caught by the watch, “they will murder thee [Romeo].” (2.2.70), yet Romeo exhibits desperation through “love’s light wings” (2.2.66) carrying him safely to Juliet. Romeo’s senses are blinded by his passion for Juliet as he continuously challenges his ability and luck through an undying thirst for love. This sets an immature standing point for Romeo only, using his heart to guide him rather to his head. Opposed to Romeo, Juliet’s views onto the situation come off as more realistic and matured examination of her prohibited love. She remains question the thought if Romeo only loved her of being “cunning[beautiful] than to be strange[reserved]”(2.2.101), at which she realizes that this love could quite possibly be of her beauty, than her character. Unlike her lover, Shakespeare makes Juliet out to become more idealistic to the idea of love and longing. Her character’s concise thoughts describe a mature theme of asking “What is a Montague?” (2.2.40) as if the names plagued onto the