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...

The characters in Romeo and Juliet constantly talk about death. And modern readers usually pick up on how this talk of death is wielded as a threat, foreshadows the end of the play, and allows younger teenagers to be overdramatic. What...

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the power of true love in Romeo and Juliet. See the development of Romeo and Juliet’s love for each other, and its ultimately tragic consequences. Along the way, learn how to...

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the social expectations placed on men and women in Romeo and Juliet. See how Shakespeare provides a complex exploration of how gender impacts people. Along the way, learn how...

After watching this lesson, you will be able to support your discussion of Romeo and Juliet’s themes with detailed textual analysis!

This lesson unpacks quotes from characters other than Romeo and Juliet, including Mercutio, the...

After watching this lesson, you will be able to support your discussion of Romeo and Juliet’s themes with detailed textual analysis!

This lesson unpacks the most famous and significant quotes uttered by Romeo and Juliet, the main...

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the dangerous consequences of hatred and conflict in Romeo and Juliet. See the darker message of the play: that hatred is not entertaining, but dangerous and...

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the tension between the power fate and our own free will in Romeo and Juliet. Decide for yourself: does fate control everything? Or can individuals change things by their own...