Shakespeare's definitions of Love and Lust When there are women and an omnipotent force to procreate there will be a number of resources that a man will use in order to attract the opposite sex. Often with the use of the notorious whistle/mating call, the perpetual use of lies about income, the stench of musk cologne, or the ever-popular use of the love poem, men strive to appeal to women with the intent to …showed first 75 words of 960 total…

…showed last 75 words of 960 total…as hasty decisions regarding the relationship. Shakespeare realized this and realized that love is not as simple as kiss, hug, marry, and make babies. Nor is lust as simple as love and leave. Both are complicated effects of the opposite sex. Shakespeare's definitions of lust and love conveyed this and made it clear that love and lust are more than just words but rather very complex emotions that can either improve or hinder a relationship.