In the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, Shakespeare uses paradoxes to establish the complex relationship between love and hate. A paradox consists of two phrases or ideas that lead to a contradiction, yet when investigated, reveal a deeper truth. The paradoxes of the play propose a hidden theme. For example, the relationship between Romeo and Juliet develops conflicting emotions and paradoxical situations. The depiction of Romeo and Juliet as youthful and ignorant leads to their own deaths. The controversial plot supports that individuals are vulnerable in changing their fates. Therefore, William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet serves as a reminder that the course of fate cannot be changed and must be accepted. William Shakespeare
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For instance, when Prince Escalus finds out Romeo and Juliet, who have been secretly married, are dead, he claims, "See what a scrounge is laid upon your hate,/That heaven finds means to kill your joys with love!" (5.3.293-294). As the Prince finishes reading Romeo’s letter to his father, he talks to the Montagues and the Capulets and tells them how wrong it is that their hatred for each other has been going on for ages. This paradox reminds both families that heaven has interfered. Heaven gives them serious repercussions that will acknowledge them changing their demeanors. The repercussion for both families is the death of their beloved children. Unfortunately, their hatred has conquered love. If the Montagues and the Capulets have stopped at grudge with each other, there would be no tragedy. Both families’ foolishness has led them to think that their sole purpose was to hate each other, but it masks their true proper and joy, which was loving their children. Throughout the play, paradoxes describes inner feelings that may not have been told, but sometimes what the reader may think it is the obvious, is really the exact opposite. With this in mind, Lady Capulet comes in to tell Juliet of her father's decision and Juliet replies, "Proud can I never be of what I hate,/But thankful even for hate that is meant love" (3.5.147-148). As Juliet affirms that she will not wed Count Paris and abhors him, Lord Capulet thinks
For instance, when Prince Escalus finds out Romeo and Juliet, who have been secretly married, are dead, he claims, "See what a scrounge is laid upon your hate,/That heaven finds means to kill your joys with love!" (5.3.293-294). As the Prince finishes reading Romeo’s letter to his father, he talks to the Montagues and the Capulets and tells them how wrong it is that their hatred for each other has been going on for ages. This paradox reminds both families that heaven has interfered. Heaven gives them serious repercussions that will acknowledge them changing their demeanors. The repercussion for both families is the death of their beloved children. Unfortunately, their hatred has conquered love. If the Montagues and the Capulets have stopped at grudge with each other, there would be no tragedy. Both families’ foolishness has led them to think that their sole purpose was to hate each other, but it masks their true proper and joy, which was loving their children. Throughout the play, paradoxes describes inner feelings that may not have been told, but sometimes what the reader may think it is the obvious, is really the exact opposite. With this in mind, Lady Capulet comes in to tell Juliet of her father's decision and Juliet replies, "Proud can I never be of what I hate,/But thankful even for hate that is meant love" (3.5.147-148). As Juliet affirms that she will not wed Count Paris and abhors him, Lord Capulet thinks