How does the theme of Romeo and Juliet relate to the tragedy of the play?

The main idea of Romeo and Juliet is tragedy, star-crossed lovers. Without the love between Romeo and Juliet, there would be no story line for the play (or a title). Everything else about the play leads back to the theme of un-allowed but un-dying love.

Each character in the story, and even how they interact, adds more depth and meaning to the fact that there is no possible way for Romeo and Juliet to be together; yet, despite it all, no matter how others try to stand in their way, they refuse to give up the love held so dearly to them. The family feud, as irrational and childish as it may be, is a further implication that everything in the play revolves around the many, many reasons to keep Romeo and Juliet apart.

All in all, the "star-crossed lovers" idea is the theme of the whole play, with any and all other facets pointing back to the fact that, no matter what, love endures all. In this way, Romeo and Juliet becomes the most classic love story of them all.

Romeo and Juliet - Theme of Classical Tragedy

I don't know where else to record it, but I guess I'll post on here my "writing" about the theme of classical tragedy in Romeo and Juliet.

How Shakespeare addressed it - He wrote the play focused on the star-crossed lovers, making it not only a tale of a sad tragedy, but also a musical story of undying (no pun intended) love.

How the characters relate to it - Each of the characters add another angle to the play, making it more and more complex, and also more realistic, since in any story, the main character(s) become at least slightly influenced the less-important-seeming characters.

How the plot relates to it - "Classical Tragedy" basically is the plot of the play, the centerpoint of the story. Even the family feud added depth and stronger emotion to the main idea - two people falling in love, against all odds, and won't give it up.

Romeo And Juliet Review on Act I

As expected, I am really enjoying reading Romeo and Juliet. I LOVE how Shakespeare writes, it's almost as if the words are singing! There are, of course, words I don't understand or am confused about, but overall, I really enjoy reading his writing. The characters' personalities are a bit difficult to understand, which is unsurprising, seeing that their characteristics are hundreds of years old. I can see the beginning of the plot playing out, with the two families fighting and Romeo suffering from the loss of love. I can't wait to read on!!!