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myLot reputation of 63/100. Redtape2 (663)   ranked 7,518 out of 10,331 in reading1 year ago

Have you ever read William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet? If so, do you think their relationship was based on love or obsession?

 
 
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tags:  romeo and juliet, love, relationships, obsession
 
1. myLot reputation of 99/100. SomeCowgirl (8423)   ranked 41 out of 10,331 in reading   1 year ago

I think that their relationship was pure love. They were two different people from two different families, whom neither liked the other. I think that it was destiny that they be together, atleast I think that's the way Shakespeare wrote it.

I'm not sure what you mean by Obsession? I can't think of any part that was obsession? I know that some parts of the play appeared to be more about deep love then others.


myLot reputation of 63/100. Redtape2 (663)   ranked 7,518 out of 10,331 in reading  1 year ago

I remember having a discussion in high school where one party said that they were obsessed with each other, and that love has different attributes. Thanks for the response.


myLot reputation of 99/100. SomeCowgirl (8423)   ranked 41 out of 10,331 in reading  1 year ago

Hmm love has different attributes? I'm not sure that it does, it's so close sometimes. I appreciate the clarification.

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2. myLot reputation of 92/100. Transdisc (18489)   ranked 40 out of 10,331 in reading   1 year ago

Love or Obsession?

What do you think is the difference?


myLot reputation of 63/100. Redtape2 (663)   ranked 7,518 out of 10,331 in reading  1 year ago

I think obsession has to do with constant compulsion with a person or something else, while love has more to do with affection. Do you think they are the same?


myLot reputation of 92/100. Transdisc (18489)   ranked 40 out of 10,331 in reading  1 year ago

Not necessarily the same, no. Obsession can be unhealthy. But I do think that obsession can be included in love somewhat, even though love doesn't have to be included in obsession.


myLot reputation of 92/100. Transdisc (18489)   ranked 40 out of 10,331 in reading  1 year ago

Also, love can include affection, but the outward signs of that may not be manifest in obvious ways. In fact, I think that love is a lot of work instead of just affection. It goes beyond feeling, and in that sense, may include compulsion of a sort, though not obsession.

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3. myLot reputation of 97/100. LuvBr0wn13s (657)   ranked 2,576 out of 10,331 in reading   1 year ago

They were young and someone forbade them together. Had they been left alone it would have fizzled.


myLot reputation of 63/100. Redtape2 (663)   ranked 7,518 out of 10,331 in reading  1 year ago

In a way, I think so too.

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4. myLot reputation of 13/100. kijiky (582)   ranked 2,671 out of 10,331 in reading   1 year ago

No, I really don't think Shatner really had any depth as a actor, and he really should just stick to the conventions and signing his name.


myLot reputation of 63/100. Redtape2 (663)   ranked 7,518 out of 10,331 in reading  1 year ago

I actually wasn't talking about the movie. I was talking about the story on a whole.

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5. myLot reputation of 95/100. cobrateacher (4271)   ranked 187 out of 10,331 in reading   1 year ago

Considering that all this drama grew out of kids having known each other for a few minutes, it was very likely obsession. Or infatuation. Romeo's friends even pointed out that he was already engaged to someone else he'd just met. The drama revolves around a very shallow but everlasting love!


myLot reputation of 63/100. Redtape2 (663)   ranked 7,518 out of 10,331 in reading  1 year ago

A wonderful answer! Thank you.

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6. myLot reputation of 96/100. windchimebooks (116)   ranked 3,485 out of 10,331 in reading   1 year ago

What a really interesting question this is. I never really thought of this. I can't say I have a ready answer, the story is fictional after all so it's hard to say, but this question really provides food for thought. Thanks.

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7. Mocha09 (60)   1 year ago

I love that play by the way..I have read it and seen it in every version that made it in..lol But, I think it was true love...They were immediately drawn to each other, even more after finding out their families were vitals..They were determined to be together..it was lovely..

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