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Romeu e Julieta

Once upon a time in Verona, Italy, there were two young lovers named Romeu and Julieta. They belonged to two rival families, the Montecchios and the Capuletos. Despite the enmity, they fell deeply in love with each other.

Verona, Italy. Fair skin, blue eyes, passionate young man (and Olive skin, hazel eyes, intelligent young girl (, two young lovers. in medieval times

Romeu was a handsome and passionate young man, with fair skin and piercing blue eyes. Julieta was a beautiful and intelligent girl, with olive skin and sparkling hazel eyes. They both longed for freedom and hoped to one day escape their families' feuds.

Verona, Italy. Fair skin, blue eyes, passionate young man in medieval times

One night, Romeu overheard a conversation between Julieta and her nurse talking about a plan to fake her death so she could run away and be with Romeu. Consumed by despair, Romeu made a difficult decision. He decided to poison himself, hoping to reunite with Julieta in death.

Verona, Italy. A Woman  Fair skin, blue eyes, , consumed by despair, makes a decision.

Meanwhile, Julieta consumed a sleeping potion given by her nurse, which made her appear lifeless. The plan was for her to be placed in the family tomb, where Romeu would find her and they could escape together. Unfortunately, Romeu didn't receive the message about the plan.

Verona, Italy. Olive skin, hazel eyes, intelligent young girl (10 words max) appears lifeless inside the family tomb.

When Romeu arrived at the tomb and saw Julieta lifeless, he couldn't bear the pain any longer. He took out a dagger and stabbed himself, hoping to be reunited with his true love forever. As he took his last breath, Julieta finally woke up from her deep sleep.

Verona, Italy. Fair skin, blue eyes, passionate young man (10 words max) sacrifices himself in the family tomb. Olive skin, hazel eyes, intelligent young girl (10 words max) wakes up.

Devastated by the tragic outcome, Julieta took Romeu's dagger and joined him in death, refusing to live without her beloved. Their families, finally realizing the tragedy their hatred had caused, put aside their differences and forever remembered the love of Romeu and Julieta.

Verona, Italy. Olive skin, hazel eyes, intelligent young girl (10 words max) joins Fair skin, blue eyes, passionate young man (10 words max) in death. Families reconcile. Mediieval times

Reflection Questions

  • Imagine you were Romeu. Would you have made the same decision to sacrifice yourself for love? Why or why not?
  • Put yourself in Julieta's shoes. Would you have chosen to join Romeu in death? Explain your reasoning.

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