One of the biggest questions addressed in both Romeo and Juliet and Shakespeare in Love is the question "does love conquer all?" Should one follow one's heart or conform to society's view of what is right? In the film, in fact, love conquers all, but not in the comedy. In the play Romeo and Juliet decide to follow their hearts and do not conform to society's desires. Romeo and Juliet die and the feud between Montague and Capulet is over. In the case of Shakespeare in Love, Will loses Viola but his love for her lives on, as seen in his later writings. So, one could argue that in some cases love truly conquers all, and in other cases, it doesn't. Following the path of true love can be tragic, as seen in Romeo and Juliet. As for Shakespeare in Love, both characters fulfill society's desires and then return to their normal lives and are never the same again. First, let's look at the story of Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare, one of the most influential writers of all time. As we know, in this famous comedy, two young people fall instantly in love in the midst of a long and bitter feud between their families. After all, Juliet's plan to fake her own death is ruined and both she and Romeo end up killing themselves. The feud between Montague and Capulet ended when both sides realized the pain it had cost. The movie Shakespeare in Love was about the life of Will Shakespeare around the time Romeo and Juliet was written. In the film, Will is writing a play that is supposed to be a comedy. Along the way Will meets a woman, Viola. Will becomes enchanted by Viola and they begin to pursue a passionate romance. Viola is an aristocratic, upper-class woman with whom a marriage has already been arranged. As this relationship continues, Will writes more about the play which is now turning out to be a love story that illustrates the real events happening in Will's life. Romeo and Juliet had become the imaginary counterparts of Will and Viola. In the end, the play is written with great success. However, Will loses Viola to her "pre-arranged" husband, but will always have a special place in his heart for her, as exemplified in his writings..