Love is often seen as something perfect and flawless in today's society. However, Romeo and Juliet, a play written by William Shakespeare, depicts love as a passionate and violent form of force that comes with both rewards and consequences. The tragedy focuses on two young lovers called Romeo and Juliet, whose families are linked in an ancient story. quarrel that disrupts the peace in Verona, Italy. Out of love, the two teenagers are pushed to overcome obstacles they never imagined they would, and as a result, they and other members of their family are forced to pay the price with their lives. Through the play Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare exposes the reality of young love through the depiction of Queen Mab's speech, the impulsive actions taken by the two lovers, and the results brought about by the powerful nature of their love. Through Mercutio's portrayal of Queen Mab, he depicts the reality of Romeo and Juliet's delusional love. After Romeo reveals his feelings of apprehension about his dream, Mercutio also begins to reveal his "dream" of the enchanting fairy called Queen Mab. At first, his description of Queen Mab seems like nothing more than an innocent, fantastical dream: "Oh, then I see that Queen Mab has been with you/...and she comes/In a form no bigger than 'an agate stone... Tickles the nose of a sleeping priest' (1.4. 58-85). Although Mercutio seems to be portrayed simply as a witty character who constantly makes comical puns throughout the play, he also possesses an intellectual insight that Romeo lacks. Little does Romeo know that Queen Mab's dreams also refer to the naive and myopic dreams Romeo has about Rosaline (1.1. 226-232), a woman he perceives as his eternal lover. It reinforces the naive mindset of Romeo's visions of love, but...... middle of paper ... depicts the reality of the intoxication of love. Queen Mab's speech accentuates the difference between the fantasy in which Romeo and Juliet imagine themselves living and the reality of their young love of which Romeo and Juliet are unaware. Both are unknowingly intoxicated by their own love, which drives them to commit rash acts as they gradually drift away from the world of reality. Love becomes so overwhelming to the point that lovers are willing to end their lives in order to preserve their love. Despite the lovers' tragic end, the feud between the families ceases, further demonstrating the fascinating power of love. Through the portrayal of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare shows that in reality, young love is not as delicate as most people think; it's often delirious, intoxicating, and results in both rewards and tragedies.