What does Shakespeare have to say about love in the play 'Romeo and Juliet'? We are introduced to many different aspects of love throughout the play 'Romeo and Juliet'. Shakespeare does this by expressing his own views through his characters and their opinions. As the play unfolds we begin to see several themes evolving, although some of Shakespeare's views appear to contradict one another. For example, the Nurse and Mercutio believe that love can only be sexual whilst we see the complete opposite of this in Romeo and Juliet's powerful love for one another. Why does Shakespeare do this? Is it to confuse the