... with love." (Shakespeare 761). Love triumphed over hatred – but it came with quite a body count. Romeo & Juliet has many underlying themes: feuding families, political ramifications, religion, destiny, and Shakespeare's use of foreshadowing throughout the play. At its core, however, the story is about the power of emotion: both love and hate. The passions of love and hate throughout the play ... ...

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• Approx Pages: 6
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• Grade Level: High School