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Romeo And Juliet Eulogy Essay

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Noble and treasured citizens of our fair city Verona, I stand here today in front of you all, in light of recent events, to mourn the loss of a cherished child of God. Today we look back upon the life and times of the ever revered Romeo Montague, who was loved so graciously by friends and family and who I loved like a son of my own. And while God has taken Romeo from us too young, we can still learn from the actions he taught us and ensure that his legacy shall stand the test of time and forever live on. Romeo as we all know was born into a Noble family, but a feuding family no less, who have endured a harsh and long conflict with their rivals the Capulets. Much unlike the rest of the family, he grew up a sensitive and caring boy with a unique love for reading, walking in the gardens, and of course his innate love for women. It was at this time of growth that I met him as a child and soon I would become his tutor. Quite more often than not, Romeo would visit me during the night or a summer afternoon in my cell to discuss and confide with me the problems and issues he faced. Through these dialogues we engaged in over the years I came to learn the kind of person Romeo was, and the …show more content…

He informed me of wondrous news, he had found another woman with whom he wished to wed and quite mercifully she loved too loved him wholeheartedly. My prayers had been answered. I remember the day he told me, he was so excited and I remember him saying to me: “Then plainly know my heart’s dear love is set on the fair daughter of rich Capulet: As mine on hers, so hers is set on mine; And all combined, save what thou must combine.” I was overjoyed at the news when I heard it. I valued him as a son of my own and to hear he had fallen in love with someone who loved him so equally was refreshing, and truly shows that God does work miracles in our

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