1. Prejudice in Romeo and Juliet
Tybalt acted not out of hatred towards Romeo's personality or actions, but only because Romeo was a Montague. ... A second example of prejudice is Capulet's prejudice in relation to the Montagues which strongly influenced Juliet to act in secrecy. Juliet was forced to take desperate action by first having herself married to Romeo in secrecy. Evidence of this marriage was when Friar Lawrence married them: "For, by your leaves, you shall not stay alone / Till holy church incorporate two in one"" (2.6.). ... Prejudice definitely exists clearly throughout Romeo and Juliet. ...
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