Romeo And Juliet Love Quotes

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Close your eyes. Imagine a large, concrete, dam holding back glittery salt water. Now imagine that same beautiful structure crumbling, soaking everything in its path. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is a story about two passionate lovers that try to hold back their love, but soon realize it is impossible to deny the bond they share with each other and those around them. Romeo often refuses to believe when love is not an option. Before he meets Juliet for the first time, Romeo and Rosaline, an old flame, end their relationship. Although Rosaline repeatedly says that they’re not meant to be, Romeo practically poisons himself with thoughts of her. He tries to comfort himself by saying (quote) Thoughts like this continue to fester and grow in Romeo’s head, even though their romance is clearly over. Despite this heartbreak, he falls madly in love with Juliet, a young girl, and they decide to get married. Friar Lawrence, a dear friend of Romeo’s, warns him that this marriage is risky and should not …show more content…
When she first realizes that Romeo is a member of the Montague family, her own family’s worst enemies, she battles with the fact of whether or not to overpower her love. However, she quickly denies this idea as she fills her daily life with thoughts of Romeo. As she goes through this relationship with Romeo, she forms a connection with the nurse that took care of her as a child. Juliet’s parents grow to despise her nurse, as she takes over the role of a mother in Juliet’s life. Even with their disapproval, Juliet’s love towards the nurse blossoms and flourishes throughout this story. When Juliet gets closer to Romeo, she begins to care less and less about what her parents think because she knows they would never approve of her marrying a Montague. In her best efforts, however, she cannot stop the feeling of love that every child has for their