The writer of this
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examines the depiction of adolescents in two particular works of
literature written within a span of 400 years. This paper explores the key emotional factors of the teenage characters of both novels and details the similarities and difference in both works of writing. The writer asserts that when Shakespeare wrote "Romeo and Juliet" the average life span was much shorter than it is today, which resulted in teens assuming more adult responsibilities at a far younger age. This paper also delves into teenage infatuation and romance and examines whether these particular emotions and
feelings have changed over the years. This paper contains relevant plot and character information for both "Romeo and Juliet" and "A Separate Peace."