The story beings with a battle between two families in the streets of Verona. The Montagues and Capulets are two families that have had turmoil dating back generations. The conflict between the families will never end because neither will forgive one another. Romeo Montague was age sixteen and in love with a women named Rosaline. Romeo was very handsome and intelligent and an overall passionate individual. The battle between the families never effected Romeo to the point of violence. Juliet Montague was thirteen at this time and daughter of Capulet and Lady Capulet. Juliet’s main friend and confidant would be her nurse, who she told everything to, and trusted her with her deepest secrets. The prince of Verona had expressed his feeling of affection toward Juliet through …show more content…
Shakespeare’s touched many individuals with his work on Romeo and Juliet because of the premise in the story. The idea of two lovers and the conflict between two families became popular. The merging of his stories also helped with transitions down the line of literature in the world. He still to this day inspires young writers throughout the world and will be known as the greatest writer in