Why are Romeo and Juliet one of the most celebrated love stories?

 

Romeo is believed to be the ideal lover and his name became the synonym of the passionate male lover in various languages.

Romeo, the son of Lord Montague is smitten by the beauty of Juliet Capulet, and both of them instantly fall in love. Unfortunately, Juliet belongs to a rival family and her marriage is already arranged by her father. With the help of Juliet’s nurse, Friar Lawrence gets Romeo and Juliet married secretly, but Romeo’s attempt to halt a street fight leads to the death of Juliet’s cousin, Tybalt and Romeo’s banishment.

Lovesick and desperate, Juliet fakes her death to reunite with Romeo, following the advice of the Friar. However, the message fails to reach Romeo and he takes his life in her tomb believing that Juliet died. Juliet wakes to find Romeo’s lifeless body near her and kills herself. These tragic events put an end to the feud between the families.

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