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Some people in life always stick to the book. They never take chances or go against the grain. Then you have the ones that go against all odds. They follow their hearts wherever it may lead them. Never looking back or asking what if… In the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, the interaction of love and hate is definitely one of the most predominant themes. Not only is the love vs. hate theme obviously shown between Juliet and her father, but also between Romeo and Tybalt as well as Romeo and Juliet. Juliet and her father exhibit the ongoing struggle between love and hate. At the beginning of the tragedy Capulet expresses how much Juliet means to him and how much he loves her. Also, he conveys that he only wants what will make her happiest. Capulet says, “And too soon marred are those so early made. Earth hath swallowed all my hopes but she; she is the hopeful lady of my earth. But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart; My will to her consent is but a part…” (778). Capulet is saying that Juliet is incredibly important to him and that she must want to marry Paris herself even though Capulet has agreed to it. Also, Capulet is telling Paris that he must win Juliet’s heart-- not be giv