The Love in Romeo and Juliet

In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. From forth the fatal loins of these two foes A pair of star-cross’d lovers take their life; Whole misadventured piteous overthrows Do with their death bury their parents’ strife, The fearful passage of their death-mark’d love, And the continuance of their parents’ rage, Which, but their children’s end, nought could …

…love are all found in the Shakespearian play Romeo and Juliet. Courtly love is presented by Romeo, who struggles with his feelings for the beautiful Rosaline. Passionate love is shared between Romeo and Juliet as they advance with their struggle to stay together. Parental love is most evident in Capulet and the nurses’ care for Juliet . Shakespeare incorporates a romantic story with tragedy as well as comedy making the play one for all to enjoy.