Hatred In Romeo And Juliet
In the play, Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, a destructive force created by irrational hatred evokes havoc upon the entire town of Verona. One of the results of this ancient grudge is the hatred of two families that forbids the love of two young souls. After being stricken with finding out his newfound love is the daughter of his enemy, Romeo laments that “[his] life is [his] foe’s debt” (Shakespeare 503). Romeo is so invested in his love, Juliet, that he is willing to sacrifice everything he has to be with her. Furthermore, this forever feud also causes the ends of two powerful family lines. Due to the hardship of star-crossed love, the two opposing family heirs of the Capulets and Montagues are pushed to end their lives, thus resulting
in “All [to be] punished” (Shakespeare 578). Romeo and Juliet’s self-destruction really shows the opposing families how their animosity affects others including their loved ones, and inevitably causes them to end their fury. In addition, the impact of this illogical detestation causes the lives of many loved ones to be lost in the crossfire. Romeo’s best friend Mercutio places “a plague o’ both [the conflicting families’] houses” as his final wish after being fatally wounded in a battle against Tybalt, a Capulet, at Romeo’s hand when he was just trying to help to help Mercutio. This epitomizes how even close peers and family are affected by this enmity and was not the only instance this occurred in the story. All in all, this play includes many acts of hatred causing much sorrow and suffering of the citizens in Verona and teaches about the thin line between love and hate.
in “All [to be] punished” (Shakespeare 578). Romeo and Juliet’s self-destruction really shows the opposing families how their animosity affects others including their loved ones, and inevitably causes them to end their fury. In addition, the impact of this illogical detestation causes the lives of many loved ones to be lost in the crossfire. Romeo’s best friend Mercutio places “a plague o’ both [the conflicting families’] houses” as his final wish after being fatally wounded in a battle against Tybalt, a Capulet, at Romeo’s hand when he was just trying to help to help Mercutio. This epitomizes how even close peers and family are affected by this enmity and was not the only instance this occurred in the story. All in all, this play includes many acts of hatred causing much sorrow and suffering of the citizens in Verona and teaches about the thin line between love and hate.