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. ... Although Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, has been portrayed in numerous films with different interpretations, nevertheless, the underlying themes remain the same because they are universal themes that speak to certain aspects of humanity that have not changed. ... Another theme that Shakespeare uses in the play is hatred....

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