The play, “Romeo and Juliet,” is a tragedy written by Shakespeare about two young “star crossed lovers” who come to their death to unite the two feuding families; the provoking Montague and the fearless Capulet. Love, a major motif in the play, is the main idea passing through the story. The love between son Montague, Romeo; and the daughter of Capulet, Juliet is first brought up from love at first sight at the house of Capulet’s house party.

Love at first sight is a romantic and wonderful feeling that two people get, but it is hazardous if the two people have a feud against each family; however, when two lovers lay their eyes upon each other, the connection is unbreakable. You know what they say, love at first sight is a trope to relate to a person, character or speaker that feels a romantic attraction for a stranger on the first sight of them; such a powerful emotion.

Such love can be presented in this day in 21st century as “overused” or “meaningless,” but back in 1591, where Shakespeare first wrote “Romeo and Juliet”, the word love was a powerful word that can only be used if you truly loved someone. For example; you would know if you truly loved your partner, you would take a bullet for them, as western cultures would say.

As a teenager like myself, I’ve related Romeo and Juliet to my personal experiences of relationships; such as my family relationships, friend relationships and girlfriend/boyfriend relationships.  You can say that relationships with family members have an automatic love placed into your system, while a friend relationship and girlfriend/boyfriend relationships can be considered as “star crossed” or simply, fooled. There’s always a fight in a relationship, that’s what makes it grow; it grows spiritually, mentally, and physically, which is an intense feeling to have.

Sometimes love can be replaced because love is not a frequent emotion in your life, so you’ll need someone to fill that love gap. In Scene 1 Act 1, we learn about Romeo and how he is not given back the love he desires from Rosaline. Perhaps Romeo’s love gap is created from Rosaline?

Love is an incredible concept in life, it can be considered wonderful, or a doom to life; it also can create the characteristics of a person or character. The play Romeo and Juliet’s main motif is Love, and emotion of strong affection and personal attachment.