William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is a
romantic-tragic drama that features a deep love story between two teenagers
from feuding families, Montague and Capulet. There is a quote that I like in
the novel where Romeo vows to Juliet with very poetic words "lady, by
yonder blessed moon I vow, that tips with silver all these fruit-tree
tops". Suitable to be read by anyone who is interested in complex and
emotional love dramas.
This story raises the theme of fate and impulsive
decisions that lead to tragedy, where their passionate love finally leads them
to death. I also really like the language used by the author where when I read
it felt like reading poetry because of the use of ancient English literary
language which is very beautiful and sounds emotional and deep. The quote on
the back of the book is also very interesting, it says "What's in a name?
that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” when I read that
sentence I could feel the feeling of falling in love like butterflies flying in
my stomach, ah that sentence sounds very sweet. In addition, the dialogue
between Romeo and Juliet is relatively small, but from there the greatness of
the author is seen even though the main character scenes are small, the
phenomenality and sincerity of their love are still conveyed to the reader with
the support of other supporting characters as well.
Although the story is tragic, Romeo and Juliet remains
relevant and is appreciated as one of the greatest classic works, this work has
not only inspired many film and theater adaptations, but also confirmed
Shakespeare as one of the most influential writers of all time.
After reading Romeo and Juliet, you will believe that
true love can overcome all obstacles, even though fate says otherwise.
"My bounty is as boundless as the sea,
My love as deep; the more I give to thee,
The more I have, for both are infinite."
— Juliet
— Sasmita Hening Sekar Sukmana —
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