The Effects Of Love In Romeo And Juliet

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Offten people that are in love tend to do things they never thought they would. Although research regarding love has been recent , William Shakespear proved to know much about this topic in Romeo and Juliet. Three effects that love can have on the brain that were emphesized in Romeo and Juliet include:compulsive behavior, oneness with someone, and

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