The Tragic Death Of Romeo And Juliet

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Everybody has at least one person who, if they were to die would not be able to imagine life without them. This could be your parents, your siblings or even your lover. This is true in the play Romeo and Juliet. When Romeo and Juliet first met they believed it was love at first sight. They believed that it was their destiny to be together forever. Their love was so strong that they couldn’t stand the thought of living without one another. This became the true reality for Romeo and Juliet as they both committed suicide to be with one another after death. However, many believe that the tragic death of Romeo and Juliet could have been avoided if it wasn’t for poor decisions made by influential role models in both of their lives. In the play Romeo

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