Romeo and Juliet - Revision history

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	'''''Romeo and Juliet''''' is a classic work of [[Wikipedia:William Shakespeare\|Shakespeare]]. It serves as a historical example of controversial love with a tragic ending rooted in the anguish the lovers feel at one another's loss.		'''''Romeo and Juliet''''' is a classic work of [[Wikipedia:William Shakespeare\|Shakespeare]]. It serves as a historical example of controversial love with a tragic ending rooted in the anguish the lovers feel at one another's loss.

	In the story, it is said that Juliet's 14th birthday is approaching, so we know that she is still 13. Romeo's age is not explicitly stated, but we know that he is older than Juliet while still a youth, so he can be as young as 15 or as old as 25 or more. If Romeo is not underage, that would make their romance illegal or below the [[Age of Consent]] in most modern ('Western') jurisdictions.		In the story, it is said that Juliet's 14th birthday is approaching, so we know that she is still 13. Romeo's age is not explicitly stated, but we know that he is older than Juliet while still a youth, so he can be as young as 15 or as old as 25 or more. It is generally agreed that he is in his late teens or early twenties. If Romeo is not underage, that would make their romance illegal or below the [[Age of Consent]] in most modern ('Western') jurisdictions.

	==Legal reference==		==Legal reference==

Gork at 21:48, 20 September 2023

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	'''Romeo and Juliet''' is a classic work of [[Wikipedia:William Shakespeare\|Shakespeare]]. It serves as a historical example of controversial love with a tragic ending rooted in the anguish the lovers feel at one another's loss. Juliet ~~may have been around 14~~, ~~putting her well~~ below the [[Age of Consent]] in most modern ('Western') jurisdictions.		[[File:DickseeRomeoandJuliet.jpg\|140px\|thumb\|right\|The balcony scene as imagined by Sir Frank Dicksee. 1884 oil painting.]]
			'''''Romeo and Juliet''''' is a classic work of [[Wikipedia:William Shakespeare\|Shakespeare]]. It serves as a historical example of controversial love with a tragic ending rooted in the anguish the lovers feel at one another's loss.

			In the story, it is said that Juliet's 14th birthday is approaching, so we know that she is still 13. Romeo's age is not explicitly stated, but we know that he is older than Juliet while still a youth, so he can be as young as 15 or as old as 25 or more. If Romeo is not underage, that would make their romance illegal or below the [[Age of Consent]] in most modern ('Western') jurisdictions.

	==Legal reference==		==Legal reference==

	The term ''Romeo and Juliet exemption'' is used in law sometimes to refer to exemptions to [[statutory rape]] prosecution based on closeness in age between 'victim' and 'perpetrator'. Such exemptions do not apply in all jurisdictions by any means.		The term ''Romeo and Juliet exemption'' is used in law sometimes to refer to exemptions to [[statutory rape]] prosecution based on closeness in age between 'victim' and 'perpetrator'. Such exemptions do not apply in all jurisdictions by any means.

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	==Legal reference==		==Legal reference==

	The term ''Romeo and Juliet exemption'' is used in law sometimes to refer to exemptions to statutory rape prosecution based on closeness in age between 'victim' and 'perpetrator'. Such exemptions do not apply in all jurisdictions by any means.		The term ''Romeo and Juliet exemption'' is used in law sometimes to refer to exemptions to [[statutory rape]] prosecution based on closeness in age between 'victim' and 'perpetrator'. Such exemptions do not apply in all jurisdictions by any means.

	Some writers such as [[Feminism\|Germaine Greer]] point out that Romeo's exact age can not be determined from the literary work, so the relationship may well have fallen foul of any modern laws so described.		Some writers such as [[Feminism\|Germaine Greer]] point out that Romeo's exact age can not be determined from the literary work, so the relationship may well have fallen foul of any modern laws so described.

JohnHolt at 08:58, 4 April 2023

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	'''Romeo and Juliet''' is a classic work of [[Wikipedia:William Shakespeare\|Shakespeare]]. It serves as a historical example of controversial love with a tragic ending rooted in the anguish the lovers feel at one another's loss. Juliet may have been around 14, putting her well below the [[Age of Consent]] in most modern ('Western') jurisdictions. The term ''Romeo and Juliet exemption'' is used in law sometimes to refer to exemptions to statutory rape prosecution based on closeness in age between 'victim' and 'perpetrator'. Such exemptions do not apply in all jurisdictions by any means.		'''Romeo and Juliet''' is a classic work of [[Wikipedia:William Shakespeare\|Shakespeare]]. It serves as a historical example of controversial love with a tragic ending rooted in the anguish the lovers feel at one another's loss. Juliet may have been around 14, putting her well below the [[Age of Consent]] in most modern ('Western') jurisdictions.

			==Legal reference==

			The term ''Romeo and Juliet exemption'' is used in law sometimes to refer to exemptions to statutory rape prosecution based on closeness in age between 'victim' and 'perpetrator'. Such exemptions do not apply in all jurisdictions by any means.

			Some writers such as [[Feminism\|Germaine Greer]] point out that Romeo's exact age can not be determined from the literary work, so the relationship may well have fallen foul of any modern laws so described.

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The Admins at 14:35, 15 March 2023

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	'''Romeo and Juliet''' is a classic work of Shakespeare. It serves as a historical example of controversial love with a tragic ending rooted in the anguish the lovers feel at one another's loss. Juliet may have been around 14, putting her well below the [[Age of Consent]] in most modern ('Western') jurisdictions. The term ''Romeo and Juliet exemption'' is used in law sometimes to refer to exemptions to statutory rape prosecution based on closeness in age between 'victim' and 'perpetrator'. Such exemptions do not apply in all jurisdictions by any means.		'''Romeo and Juliet''' is a classic work of [[Wikipedia:William Shakespeare\|Shakespeare]]. It serves as a historical example of controversial love with a tragic ending rooted in the anguish the lovers feel at one another's loss. Juliet may have been around 14, putting her well below the [[Age of Consent]] in most modern ('Western') jurisdictions. The term ''Romeo and Juliet exemption'' is used in law sometimes to refer to exemptions to statutory rape prosecution based on closeness in age between 'victim' and 'perpetrator'. Such exemptions do not apply in all jurisdictions by any means.

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	'''Romeo and Juliet''' is a classic work of Shakespeare. It serves as a historical example of controversial love with a tragic ending rooted in the anguish the lovers feel at one another's loss. Juliet may have been around 14, putting her well below the ~~age~~ of ~~consent~~ in most modern ('Western') jurisdictions. The term ''Romeo and Juliet exemption'' is used in law sometimes to refer to exemptions to statutory rape prosecution based on closeness in age between 'victim' and 'perpetrator'. Such exemptions do not apply in all jurisdictions by any means.		'''Romeo and Juliet''' is a classic work of Shakespeare. It serves as a historical example of controversial love with a tragic ending rooted in the anguish the lovers feel at one another's loss. Juliet may have been around 14, putting her well below the [[Age of Consent]] in most modern ('Western') jurisdictions. The term ''Romeo and Juliet exemption'' is used in law sometimes to refer to exemptions to statutory rape prosecution based on closeness in age between 'victim' and 'perpetrator'. Such exemptions do not apply in all jurisdictions by any means.

	[[Category:Official Encyclopedia]][[Category:Youth]]		[[Category:Official Encyclopedia]][[Category:Youth]]
	[[Category:Terminology]][[Category:Terminology: Popular]]		[[Category:Terminology]][[Category:Terminology: Popular]]
	[[Category:Terminology: Legal & Law Enforcement]]		[[Category:Terminology: Legal & Law Enforcement]]

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	'''Romeo and Juliet''' is a classic work of Shakespeare. It serves as a historical example of controversial love with a tragic ending rooted in the anguish the lovers feel at one another's loss. Juliet may have been around 14, putting her well below the age of consent in most modern ('Western') jurisdictions. The term ''Romeo and Juliet exemption'' is used in law sometimes to refer to exemptions to statutory rape prosecution based on closeness in age between 'victim' and 'perpetrator'. Such exemptions do not apply in all jurisdictions by any means.		'''Romeo and Juliet''' is a classic work of Shakespeare. It serves as a historical example of controversial love with a tragic ending rooted in the anguish the lovers feel at one another's loss. Juliet may have been around 14, putting her well below the age of consent in most modern ('Western') jurisdictions. The term ''Romeo and Juliet exemption'' is used in law sometimes to refer to exemptions to statutory rape prosecution based on closeness in age between 'victim' and 'perpetrator'. Such exemptions do not apply in all jurisdictions by any means.

			[[Category:Official Encyclopedia]][[Category:Youth]]
			[[Category:Terminology]][[Category:Terminology: Popular]]
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Stephen James 2 at 01:48, 17 May 2011

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	'''Romeo and Juliet''' is a classic work of Shakespeare. It serves as a historical example of controversial love with a tragic ending rooted in the anguish the lovers feel at one another's loss. Juliet may have been around 14, putting her well below the age of consent in ~~many~~ modern jurisdictions. The term ''Romeo and Juliet exemption'' is used in law sometimes to refer to exemptions to statutory rape prosecution based on closeness in age between 'victim' and 'perpetrator'. Such exemptions ~~are by no means available~~ in all jurisdictions.		'''Romeo and Juliet''' is a classic work of Shakespeare. It serves as a historical example of controversial love with a tragic ending rooted in the anguish the lovers feel at one another's loss. Juliet may have been around 14, putting her well below the age of consent in most modern ('Western') jurisdictions. The term ''Romeo and Juliet exemption'' is used in law sometimes to refer to exemptions to statutory rape prosecution based on closeness in age between 'victim' and 'perpetrator'. Such exemptions do not apply in all jurisdictions by any means.

Stephen James 2 at 00:49, 16 May 2011

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	'''Romeo and Juliet''' is a classic work of Shakespeare. It serves of a historical example of controversial ~~disapproved of~~ love with a tragic ending rooted in the anguish lovers feel at one another's loss. ~~Some like to point out that~~ Juliet ~~was~~ 14 ~~or something~~. The term is used in law sometimes to refer to ~~age differential~~ exemptions to statutory rape prosecution~~, like if they~~ are ~~under X years apart then the law looks the other way. Like most laws, something that varies a lot on locality such as state law~~.		'''Romeo and Juliet''' is a classic work of Shakespeare. It serves as a historical example of controversial love with a tragic ending rooted in the anguish the lovers feel at one another's loss. Juliet may have been around 14, putting her well below the age of consent in many modern jurisdictions. The term ''Romeo and Juliet exemption'' is used in law sometimes to refer to exemptions to statutory rape prosecution based on closeness in age between 'victim' and 'perpetrator'. Such exemptions are by no means available in all jurisdictions.

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'''Romeo and Juliet''' is a classic work of Shakespeare. It serves of a historical example of controversial disapproved of love with a tragic ending rooted in the anguish lovers feel at one another's loss. Some like to point out that Juliet was 14 or something. The term is used in law sometimes to refer to age differential exemptions to statutory rape prosecution, like if they are under X years apart then the law looks the other way. Like most laws, something that varies a lot on locality such as state law.