tionship secret from the start, in fear that their love affair would be rejected by their feuding families. That is what led to the death of both lovers. Had they held a more open relationship, eventually, both families would have accepted it. However, considering the circumstances, the street brawl and the later death of Tybalt, Romeo and Juliet felt that their parents would not have been able to understand the love between the two youths. In today's society, youth are constantly advocating the change from total dependence on family, to their own independence. Young people often think they know better than their parents, often believing that instead of helping them, they are only punishing them. Romeo and juliet found that they new better then their parents, but after realizing the wrong they caused when both committing suicide.
             Romeo was too young to realize that he had to take responsibility for his actions and he had to accept the consequences. This is one of the pitfalls that Shakespere portrayed in his play for young love. Romeo did not understand the outcomes of his actions. He never realized this until the damage was done. He was too involved in his love for Juliet that he didn't devote himself to any other circumstances.
             Young love is often an ever-changing emotion that enthrals adolescents. When a boy
             sees a beautiful girl, he often thinks that he is in love. That is similar to the emotion Romeo
             "To call hers, exquisite, in question more.
             These happy masks that kiss fair laidies' brow,
             Being black, puts us in mind they hide the fair.
             He that is strucken blind cannot forget
             The precious treasure of his eyesight lost.
             Show me a mistress that is passing fair;
             What doth her...