Conflict and Themes

Individual versus society Romeo and Juliet’s love is forbidden due to the

feud Love could exist harmoniously without feud

Romeo and Juliet speak of committing suicide Romeo’s reaction to banishment at the Friar’s cell Juliet at the Friar’s cell after wedding

announcement Juliet ‘s plan if the potion does not work Ultimately, the suicide of both characters

preserves their loyalty Romeo finds conflict related to Juliet

Tybalt, Juliet’s cousin, challenges Romeo Paris, Juliet’s betrothed, challenges Romeo

Prologue: “Star-crossed” lovers

Presence of Omens: Romeo’s dream of untimely death Juliet envisioning Romeo dead in a tomb

Bad timing Friar John’s quarantine and the foiling of Friar

Laurence’s plan Timing of Romeo’s suicide and Juliet’s

awakening