The theme of the play Romeo and Juliet is love and violence and their continuous interactions (Goddard, The Tragedies, p. 27) It is a story of "star-cross"d" lovers. ... (Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Prologue, l. 5-8) I think that the theme love is the centralized theme. ... (Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act V, sc. ... Juliet as well is consumed with the love she has for Romeo. ... (Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act II, sc. ...

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By referring to some of history's greatest writers, Sater cleverly reinforced the main themes of his play. ... The theme of homosexuality was reinforced. ... With this statement, the themes of authority and conformity were reinforced. ... It was an allusion to Romeo and Juliet; when Juliet foreshadows her own death: "My grave is like to be my wedding bed"(1.5.9). Moreover, Spring Awakening and Romeo and Juliet were two plays of youthful passion where themes of education, suicide and violence were approached. ...

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