Most people have heard of the tragic love story “Romeo and Juliet.”
Written in the 1590s by the famous English author William Shakespeare, the play tells of two young people who fall in love but must keep their feelings a secret because of their feuding families’ antipathy (see definition and hear pronunciation below) toward each other.
Through a series of events, the story ultimately ends tragically for both lovers.
However, this sad outcome leads the families to finally end their fighting and to agree to a peaceful existence.
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of any groups of people who have antipathy toward one another?
Antipathy: Strong feeling of aversion; dislike.
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