The relationship between the two titular characters is at the heart of the plot in William Shakespeare’s tragedy Romeo and Juliet. The relationship that is depicted in the play is intricate and multifaceted, marked by passion, intensity, and tragedy. This essay will examine how Shakespeare depicts Romeo and Juliet’s relationship.

Romeo and Juliet’s relationship is marked by an immediate and strong attraction at the beginning of the play. When they first meet at the Capulet’s ball, Romeo describes Juliet as a “holy shrine” and states that he has “ne’er saw true beauty till this night”