Read the short synopsis of a story below, and then select the option that best identifies the theme of the story.

The two young lovers Romeo and Juliet come from families with a long-running, bitter dispute. Despite all their efforts, they cannot end the dispute, and both die at the end.
A. Romeo and Juliet come from families with a bitter dispute.
B. Romeo and Juliet love each other.
C. Family disputes can turn even young love to a desperate, tragic end.
D. Romeo and Juliet love each other and come from families with a bitter dispute.