This diagram above shows Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love which helps people understand what kind of relationships there are. In Sternberg's view the ultimate level of love is consummate love which requires intimacy, passion and commitment.
In class we watched scenes from Romeo and Juliet where were seen their intense love for one another; also i studied Romeo and Juliet in depth in the tenth grade so I have a thorough understanding of William Shakespeare's play. When asked what level of Sternberg's triangle of Love Romeo and Juliet are on you would probably expect to hear many different answers but the most common one being Consummate Love. I think this is because most people see Romeo and Juliet and the ultimate love story. They want to believe that Romeo and Juliet have everything they have intimacy, passion and commitment. Though there is no right answer to which level they are on I believe they only experience Romantic Love I have many reasons as to why I believe this.
First, it is believed that Romeo is 17 years old and Juliet is 13 years old and I feel this is way too young for this couple to fully understand and be ready for serious commitment.
Second, Romeo rants on and on in the beginning of the play about how much he loves and lusts for Rosaline and then shortly after he claims to fall madly in love with Juliet. I feel Romeo is simply responding to his raging hormones.
Third, Shakespeare's plays usually take place over a time period of about two weeks this is not nearly enough time for Romeo and Juliet to establish and fully committed relationship. I believe they are both still stuck in the "excited" stage of a new relationship.
Finally, Romeo and Juliet are also both committed to their family's otherwise why would they keep their relationship secret? I feel to be fully committed you need to have family support.
Therefore, I see Romeo and Juliet as only have experienced Romantic Love because they are clearly romantic consummating their marriage and intimate in the beautiful things they say to one another but not fully committed.
Finally, Romeo and Juliet are also both committed to their family's otherwise why would they keep their relationship secret? I feel to be fully committed you need to have family support.
Therefore, I see Romeo and Juliet as only have experienced Romantic Love because they are clearly romantic consummating their marriage and intimate in the beautiful things they say to one another but not fully committed.
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