The play “Romeo and Juliet” written by William Shakespeare is a play revolving around certain themes of antithesis. Outlined are contrasts between the two families, violence and peace, and also the dark and light imagery in the play. This serve to highlight different aspects of the story and the characters. Thus, “Romeo and Juliet” can be identified by the conflict of opposites.
The enmity between the Capulets and the Montagues is visible throughout the play. Although the real reason how the feud started is never mentioned in the play, it is however revealed in the prologue that there is an “ancient grudge” present between the Montagues and the Capulets. This suggests that the disagreements between the two families happened a long time ago.
The enmity between the Capulets and the Montagues is visible throughout the play. Although the real reason how the feud started is never mentioned in the play, it is however revealed in the prologue that there is an “ancient grudge” present between the Montagues and the Capulets. This suggests that the disagreements between the two families happened a long time ago.