How does Shakespeare present love in ‘Romeo and Juliet’?

In this assignment, I will be looking at the play of Romeo and Juliet. I will analyse how Shakespeare has used language in the play for figurative effect. I will also comment on how the structure of the play relates to how Shakespeare has presented love. I will identify the key themes in the play and how these are presented. I will also comment on the historical context of the play and its relevance today. …

…of her looks and nothing else. This is obvious because he has only met her once and is already stating he wants to marry her. In the play, Shakespeare shows many types of love. Each individual character has a different concept for one reason; to enhance the realness of the true love between Romeo and Juliet and to make it known that this is the only type that is worth being in, in the end.