I Tested Fear in Romeo and Juliet: A First-Person Guide to the Play’s Tension, Conflict, and Tragedy
I’ve always found that fear in *Romeo and Juliet* is one of the most powerful forces driving Shakespeare’s tragedy. Beneath the romance and beauty of the play, there’s a constant sense of dread—fear of conflict, fear of loss, fear of family expectations, and fear of what might happen when love collides with hatred. These emotions…
