In the drama script "Romeo and Juliet", by William Shakespeare one of the main themes shown throughout the play is conflict. ... "Two households, both alike kin dignity, In fair Verona where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny". There does not appear to be a reason for the grudge yet many people die as a result. ... "As I hate hell, all Montague's and thee"". ... Only when Romeo and Juliet died did the two families reunite. ...

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From the time of the Greeks, tragedy has been one of the main themes of writers. ... So, thinking Juliet dead he returned, went to where she lay and killed himself. ... Thus with a kiss I die." ... This is thy sheath, there rust and let me die." so when the died they were next to each I think that was fate that they were to die next to each other. ... From the time of the Greeks, tragedy has been one of the main themes of writers. ...

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Although a lot of people die, they are dying for their love or to help a loved one in need. There is a lot of hatred in the play, but I feel that love is really the main focus. ... A lot of people die for love. ... He was guarding the burial ground where Juliet lay and Romeo, who loved Juliet more, came along and killed Paris so he could see his wife. So the theme of the play is love and most of the play is based around love. ...

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Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny," (Shakespeare Prologue Lines 1-3) These are the opening words of William Shakespeare's ageless tale Romeo and Juliet. ... Because of this, love is the predominant theme throughout the play. Another theme that Shakespeare uses in the play is hatred. ... The themes of death and violence also enter into Romeo and Juliet, and are always connected to the themes of love and hatred. ... These are themes that still apply today. ...

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• Grade Level: High School