Crash Course
Love or Lust? Romeo and Juliet Part II: Crash Course English Literature
In which John Green returns to William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet to explore the themes of true love, lust, and whether Romeo and Juliet were truly, deeply in love, or they were just a pair of impetuous teens. How exactly did Romeo...
Crash Course
Of Pentameter & Bear Baiting - Romeo & Juliet Part I: Crash Course English Literature
In which John Green examines Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare. John delves into the world of Bill Shakespeare's famous star-crossed lovers and examines what the play is about, its structure, and the context in which it was written....
TED Talks
James Geary: Metaphorically speaking
Aphorism enthusiast and author James Geary waxes on a fascinating fixture of human language: the metaphor. Friend of scribes from Aristotle to Elvis, metaphor can subtly influence the decisions we make, Geary says.
Crash Course
Was Gatsby Great? The Great Gatsby Part 2: Crash Course English Literature
In which John Green continues to explore F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, The Great Gatsby. In this installment, John looks into the titular Gatsby's purported Greatness. Gatsby's single-minded pursuit of Daisy, his checkered past, and his...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Would you stop dating someone your parents didn't like? | TED-Ed
In 1972, psychologists at the University of Colorado surveyed 140 couples to determine whether a relationship facing parental disapproval was more likely to strengthen or crumble under the pressure. Can long-term success of a romantic...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Shakespearean dating tips - Anthony John Peters
Beyond giving the world dozens of English language masterpieces and inventing countless words (including the word countless), William Shakespeare, ever the overachieving bard, especially had a way with the romantic turn of phrase....
Oxford Comma
The Brilliance Behind the Names in Romeo and Juliet
In one of the most iconic scenes in all of theatre, Juliet leans upon the railing of her balcony and asks: “What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet…” Of course, Juliet is referring to Romeo, the...
Curated Video
Young Prodigies: The Making of Tomorrow's Champions
Explore the rigorous worlds of budding young athletes in sports like synchronized swimming and tennis at INSEP, France's premier training facility for elite sports. Discover how young prodigies like Juliette and Rayane are shaped by a...
Curated Video
Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 1, Scene 2 Analysis
This video dives into Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," focusing on Peter Quince and his aspiring theater troupe as they prepare for a play. Discover the humorous dynamics and the significance of their roles,...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet: Love and War in Romeo and Juliet
This video delves into the historical context and significance of the opening scene of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where a street brawl between the Capulet and Montague servants underscores the long-standing feud between these...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet The Cast Song
This video features a catchy song titled "Romeo and Juliet: The Cast Song," which introduces the key characters of Shakespeare's famous tragedy through lively and engaging lyrics. The song creatively summarizes the roles and...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet Summary
This video provides a concise summary of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," detailing the tragic love story set against the backdrop of a fierce family feud between the Montagues and Capulets. It covers key events from the initial street...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet Prologue Language and Plot: Spoiler Alerts?
This video delves into the introduction of the central characters, Romeo and Juliet, in Shakespeare's iconic tragedy. The discussion explores the thematic significance of "star-crossed lovers" and the fatalistic language used to...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet Interview: Introduction
In this video, hosts Ralph Holinshed and Sarah Siddons delve into William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," discussing its historical origins and influences. They explore the tragedy's themes, the significance of its prologue, and the...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 5.3 The Hit List Song
This video features a song recounting the tragic sequence of events in Act 5, Scene 3 of "Romeo and Juliet," using a modern lyrical interpretation. It creatively outlines the key moments leading to the deaths of major characters,...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 5.3 Interview with the Montagues and Capulets
This video provides a comprehensive conclusion to the series on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on the aftermath of the tragic events in Act 5, Scene 3. It features discussions with the key characters involved in the unfolding...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 5.3 Interview with Romeo
This video explores Romeo's arrival at Juliet's tomb in Act 5, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," detailing his intense emotional state and tragic decisions. It discusses Romeo's interactions with Balthazar and the...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 5.3 Interview with Juliet
This video explores Juliet's awakening in the tomb in Act 5, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." It examines Juliet's immediate emotional turmoil upon discovering the deaths of Romeo and Paris, and her refusal to leave with...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 5.3 Interview with Friar Laurence
This video analyzes Act 5, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on the critical consequences of missed communication and unintended outcomes. It delves into the themes of fate versus free will as characters grapple with...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 5.1 Interview with Romeo
This video provides a detailed analysis of Act 5, Scene 1 from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on Romeo's emotional turmoil and decisions following the tragic news of Juliet's death. The discussion highlights the themes of...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 4.5 Interview with Capulet and Friar Lawrence
This video explores the dramatic and emotional events of Act 4, Scene 5 in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where the characters react to the apparent death of Juliet. Viewers will gain insights into the use of language, character...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 4.3 Interview with Juliet
This video analyzes a pivotal moment in Act 4 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where Juliet prepares to take the friar's elixir to avoid her impending marriage to Paris. The video explores Juliet's psychological state as she...
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Romeo and Juliet 4.1 Word Nerd: cope
This video explores the etymology of the word "cope" and its relevance to Juliet's situation in Act 4 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." It also touches on the symbolic meaning of donning death's cape, illustrating Juliet's readiness...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 4.1 Interviews with Friar Laurence and Juliet
This video delves into Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on the strategic conversation between Friar Laurence and Juliet as they devise a daring plan to avoid her impending marriage to Paris. Viewers will gain...