Shakespeare's tragic romance Romeo and Juliet has been quoted, painted, taught, acted, sung, danced, and read all over the world! Here you will find information about the play itself and gain insight into devices and motifs used by Shakespeare that make this text unique.

Romeo and Juliet: A Synopsis

This useful synopsis walks you through the story of Romeo and Juliet from its informative opening Prologue to its tragic, fateful ending.

Things to Think About: Themes

One reason Shakespeare's work is so timeless is his use of certain thematic elements, which any person at any age can relate to. Shakespeare reverts to such elements again and again in his plays. In Romeo and Juliet in particular, light, time, and fate are repeatedly referenced.

The Art of Writing: Literary Devices

Find out why the Bard is considered a literary genius in this informative resource. His creative and repeated use of various literary devices such as puns, metaphors, and foreshadowing have contributed to the success and popularity of his poetic works.

The Complete Romeo and Juliet

Follow the link above to this valuable MIT resource, where you can read the entire line-by-line play in Shakespeare's very own words!