Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet is the classic tragedy about two young lovers from feuding families meeting, falling in love, and meeting their tragic end. It is easily among William Shakespeare's most famous and often performed plays to this day.

Written during the Elizabethan era and in poetry form, this selection does cause some understandable challenges for students. Most of the work will be read and discussed in class; however, some outside work for the story will be necessary with assignments such as study guides. The links on this page are intended to provide valuable resources for students to understand the basic storyline of the drama and start the process of creating meaning.

Shakespeare in the Classroom- This is a link to a video we watched in class as an introduction to Romeo and Juliet and the Elizabethan era. The movie is from Shakespeare in Love, a historical fiction movie exploring where the inspiration for Shakespeare's work may have come from. This video will be covered on a quiz over the video, assigned reading, and classroom notes.

Romeo and Juliet Translation- This is a serviceable resource that provides students with a side-by-side breakdown of the play. The site includes the original text and provides a modern day translation of the play for easier comprehension. Please be warned that the translation does include some potentially offensive references true to the play.