William Shakespeare’s tragedy Romeo and Juliet explores the tumultuous nature of young love through the characters of Romeo and Juliet. The suicidal impulses exhibited by both protagonists raise intriguing questions about the relationship between love and self-destruction.

Love and Self-Destruction:

Shakespeare presents Romeo and Juliet as deeply passionate people who are caught in a whirlwind of powerful emotions from the very beginning of the play. Their initial meeting at the Capulet’s feast perfectly captures their immediate bond. In Act 1, Scene 5, Juliet exclaims, “My only love sprung from my only hate!”