An essay on the similarities between Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and the city of Sarajevo's Admira and Bosko.

Who would have thought? A classic tale of two lovers swept away in a fight that they didn't want any part of brought to life. It's happened; maybe even different times other than with Bosko and Admira. The similarities between Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and Sarajevo's Romeo and Juliet are eerie. Fights between two families, sides, religions, whoever or whatever can tear apart even the strongest bonds. In Romeo and Juliet, the two lovers are …

…back. The tragedy falls into place with the death of the two lovers in both tales. The stories have an affect on you when you read about them, it shows you what people would do for love, and what love can do to people. It also shows you what a foolish fight can do to those in love. You could say it tears them apart, but others would disagree and say it brings them together...