A STAR-CROSSED LOVERS: A TIMELESS TRAGEDY IN ROMEO AND JULIET

Romeo and Juliet, a quintessential tale of love and loss, has captivated audiences for centuries. The story speaks to our deepest human longings for connection and fulfillment. But their path is sealed by a tragic fate, a consequence of the bitter conflict between their families. {Each|The love for one another is a radiant light in the darkness.|

Within the evocative landscape/terrain/world of Alice Munro's short stories, a peculiar current/thread/motif emerges: encounters with creatures/beings/entities that are both human/animalistic/otherworldly. These aren't typical monsters/beasts/figures of myth and legend; instead, they are often reflections/manifestations/symbols of the darker aspect