When Doves Cry From Romeo And Juliet

Okay, let's talk drama! Big, swoony, tear-jerking, doves-actually-might-cry drama. We're diving deep into the feels of Romeo and Juliet.

Specifically, we're unpacking why this play is such a classic tearjerker. And why, even if you think Shakespeare is just stuffy old guys in tights, you probably know a thing or two about it!

Love at First Sight (and Immediate Doom)

You've heard the story, right? Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, meet at a party. Sparks fly! They're instantly, head-over-heels, "I'd-do-anything-for-you" in love.

There's just one tiny, little, insignificant problem: their families hate each other. Like, really hate each other. Think Montague vs. Capulet is intense? Try getting between someone and their favorite sports team or arguing about pineapple on pizza.

This is where the trouble really begins. The feud turns a sweet romance into a tragic race against time.

Impulsive Decisions? Oh, Honey, You Have No Idea.

Romeo and Juliet are not exactly known for their calm, rational decision-making skills. If they were, the play would be about two teenagers diligently applying to college. We don't need to see that.

They get married in secret almost immediately! Imagine if your friend told you they were eloping after knowing someone for, like, five minutes. You'd be worried! These two are on another level.

Then comes the exile. Romeo kills Tybalt (Juliet’s cousin) in a duel and gets banished from Verona. Suddenly, our happy couple are facing separation and despair. Time to cue the violins.

The Plan That Was a Terrible Idea From the Start

Here's where it gets next-level bonkers. Juliet is being forced to marry Paris. So, Friar Laurence, in an act of what he probably thinks is helpfulness, hatches a plan.

Juliet will take a potion that makes her appear dead. She will be placed in the family tomb. Romeo will be informed, and they will run away together when she wakes up.

Sound complicated? That’s because it is! It relies on everything going perfectly. And as we all know, in Shakespeare, things never go perfectly.

Spoiler Alert: It All Goes Wrong

The messenger doesn't get the message to Romeo. He hears that Juliet is dead. He races back to Verona, finds her in the tomb, and drinks poison.

Juliet wakes up, sees Romeo dead, and stabs herself with his dagger. Double tragedy! The doves are sobbing uncontrollably at this point.

It's so heartbreaking! Imagine opening a box of your favorite snacks only to find that they’re all expired. That's how sad the ending is!

Why We Still Cry (and Maybe Laugh a Little)

Romeo and Juliet is a powerful reminder of the dangers of hate and the importance of communication. The whole mess could have been avoided if families weren't at each other's throats.

It's also a reminder of how dramatic teenagers can be. We've all been there, feeling like the world is ending because of a bad hair day. They just take it to a lethal extreme.

Even though their decisions are questionable, we can’t help but feel for them. Their love is pure, even if their methods are completely bonkers.

So, next time you're feeling dramatic, remember Romeo and Juliet. It will help you realize things aren't that bad or maybe embrace the drama. The doves will understand.