Common Types Of Love In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

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The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is one of many popular pieces of literature by William Shakespeare that portrays two star-crossed lovers and their journey through young love. Although Romeo and Juliet can be viewed through violence, the play is clearly stated as a running argument concerning various theories about the nature love. It can also be regarded as an extended love debate. The most common types of love are superficial, physical, and sacrificial. Shakespeare illustrates love as superficial, which is defined through appearance, wealth, and status. Romeo demonstrates this view of love when he falls in love with Juliet at first sight, without knowing her. During the party, Romeo asks the serving man, “What lady’s that which doth enrich the hand of yonder knight?” (1.5.38); it sets up…show more content…
The first character who displays the attribute is Samson and Gregory. While they are walking on the street of Verona Sampson says, “A dog of that house shall move me to stand. I will take the wall of any man or maid of Montague’s.” (1.1.14-17) This line suggests that they are referring to rape. The second character that illustrates physical pleasure is Mercutio. His whole definition of love is based on the sexual aspect, which is the only type of love he acknowledges. Lastly, the third character who deliberates love is for the physical aspect is the Nurse. The first time the readers believe this is how she views love is when she compares Paris to a “Man of Wax” (1.3.78). She expresses and says Paris is perfect, which is an example of physical pleasure because Paris is based off of looks. Another point in the play she refers to is when Lady Capulet asks Juliet about marriage. While Juliet’s mother has a discussion, the Nurse interferes and teases Juliet saying that men are good because they make Juliet grow. She is referring to women getting

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