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

Romeo and Juliet, the quintessential tale of love and loss, has captivated audiences for centuries. The story resonates to our core human longings for connection and happiness. But their path is doomed by a tragic fate, a consequence of the bitter rivalry between their families. {Each|Their 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