In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Romeo and Juliet fit the literary archetype of star-crossed lovers as:
They are in love, they are doomed from the start, and their families would be upset if they knew Romeo and Juliet were in love.
The fate of Romeo and Juliet had a tragic ending because of the rivalry among the families. They became the victim of the rivalry which they have never been a part of. Misunderstandings, miscommunications and bad luck bring a tragic feel to the play. The audience feels pity for the couple who sacrificed their lives for true love.
One key difference between the critical acclaim received by Edgar Allan Poe and that received by Stephen King is that acknowledgement of Poe's skill came primarily after his death, while King has received numerous awards during his lifetime.
