Romeo and Juliet Essay Love vs. Hatred Romeo and Juliet was written containing a great deal of love and hatred. The two combined created tragedy. This William Shakespeare play centres on two disputing families in Verona Italy and two young lovers belonging to the families. The two lovers are Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet. This play proves that love can rise even when families come from a background of hatred although this one results in …showed first 75 words of 647 total…

…showed last 75 words of 647 total…is my daughter's jointure, for no more. / Can I demand" (V iii 295-298). This was Capulet talking to Montague deciding they have made mistakes that they are better off being friends and that their dispute was a mistake. Love and hatred both play a large role in Romeo and Juliet. Love overpowers hatred but it results in tragedy. The play proves that love can rise through families that have come from a background of hatred.