Romantic Love and the Feudal Household: Romeo and Juliet as Social Criticism

Philosophy and Literature 46 (2):447-467 (2023)
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Abstract:Romeo and Juliet is one of the first works to emphasize the important place that romantic love holds in the lives of two individuals. Less frequently acknowledged is the role of romantic love in the play's criticism of feudal society. Using the notion of an unlikely couple, I explore the play's critique of feudal society for allowing the antagonism between the two lovers' noble households to undermine the possibility of their finding true love. The play argues for the importance of a strong, centralized state in securing the welfare of its citizens.

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Thomas E. Wartenberg
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