R&J Universal themes Flashcards
1
Q
The nature of love
A
The debate about what love should be - courtly and ideal or physical and real.
2
Q
The individual vs society
A
The conflict between the rules that keep the peace and our passions that define who we are
3
Q
Fate and free will
A
The debate whether we control our lives or a higher power does
4
Q
The nature of conflict
A
The idea that violence creates a cycle of more violence, and needs to be controlled
5
Q
Excess
A
The idea that extreme feelings will always lead to destruction and should be controlled
6
Q
Social order
A
The way that society is managed so that there is peace and nobody is harmed
