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Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is a tragic play that is known all over the world. Set in the town of Verona it tells the story of two lovers from two wealthy rival families the Montague’s and the Capulet’s who are dying to be with one another. However the question that is still asked around the world is, “Is Romeo and Juliet a true tragedy?” The answer is yes. Romeo and Juliet where star-crossed lovers, both from significant families are two names that come to mind when we speak of tragic characters. The Webster’s dictionary defines tragedy as “A dramatic composition, dealing