Written by the famous English poet and playwright William Shakespeare, the play Romeo and Juliet is written in a poetic disquisition that distinguishes many timeless themes. These themes transcend the boundaries of this perennial classic and form the foundation of many prevalent modern literary works. Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet in the late sixteenth century in the charming city of Verona, Italy, where it has since been revered as one of the most important and recognized works in history. Romeo and Juliet explores the scope of human emotions and their enduring ability to stretch beyond boundaries, portraying a gripping reflection on the consequences of relentless animosity and how far love will push the limits to overcome it. One of the primary themes that Shakespeare shows that is coercive love throughout the play. In Romeo and Juliet, their love is initially the prelude to many complexities as their families' dissension divides them. Shakespeare's poetic narrative illustrates a compelling love story that devises the importance of its true meaning and has since influenced many other authors who have adapted the same idea to more modern contexts. For example: "Your name is my enemy." You are yourself, even if you are not a Montague. What is Montague? It is neither hand, nor foot, nor arm, nor face, nor any other part belonging to a man. Oh, be another name! What's in a name? What we call roseBy any other word would smell just as sweet. (2.1.80–86) In this quote, Juliet insists on how names are just names and how love should not be hindered because of this, it has been adapted into many contemporary literary works because the preliminary theme is very persistent. .. middle of paper..., and is often exercised to rationalize events and the same idea can be applied at any time to virtually anything. Shakespeare also expands this theme extensively in his play, Macbeth, written in the early seventeenth century and also a tragedy. Shakespeare's profound and timeless story imbues an emotionally engaging perspective on the limiting barriers of enmity between the families of two fated men. lovers and the substantial consequences this leads to. The primal themes of Romeo and Juliet continue to persevere as incessant topics in contemporary literature. Although this play, along with many other Shakespeare plays, is written in an older context, it explores expertly crafted and compelling motifs with many persistent characters. Shakespeare senses a powerful love story beyond the limits of moral obligation that he will exalt timelessly in literature.