When people think of, or discuss, the play Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, love probably first comes to their mind and surfaces in their discussion. Love, however, can represent different things to different people. Love, like fire, can be either purifying or destructive. In this play, Shakespeare does not limit himself to only one type of love, but shows both the dangers and benefits of various degrees of emotional relationships. If one closely examines …showed first 75 words of 746 total…

…showed last 75 words of 746 total…on the power of love. Just like various types of fire provide different results, this strong emotion called love can either be purifying , destructive or at times both. Even a tragic consequence can lead to benefit if one will allow. Consequently, Shakespeare provides a very hopeful message in that through trials, misfortunes, and even death, love can be a spark of fire that provides light for one’s life and warmth for one’s heart.