When Friar Laurence tied Romeo and Juliet through marriage, she received his wedding ring. The ring represents the promise made to Romeo that day and, by wearing it, he remains faithful to his vows. She shows her commitment to Romeo by refusing to marry Paris and supporting him even though he killed her cousin. When Romeo is banished, he returns his ring to Romeo as a sign of his affection. Romeo's “comfort is revived by this” because he has his love with him wherever he is (3.3 175). Juliet wants Romeo to always have a piece of her, which shows how much she loves him. She could have kept the ring for herself, but she would have preferred Romeo to keep it as a reminder of her. The author includes this symbol to maintain Romeo's hope of returning to Juliet. As long as he has that ring, he knows their life is still alive. However, when he finds out that she is dead, he wants to return the ring to her. This represents how Romeo is back with Juliet and how they will be together for eternity. This symbol is important to the story because it represents their devotion to each other. That ring is a bond that unites them and they remain devoted to each other even when they are apart. For example, Juliet fakes her death so she can be with Romeo. By doing so, he leaves his family and puts his safety at risk. However, her love for Romeo is so strong that she is willing to give up her current life