ROMEO & JULIET

In 1597 the play was published and it was first preformed in 1597, inspired by Arthur Brooke.

The play Romeo and Juliet is now considered to be one of the greatest love stories. The play was so popular in its own time because it was published twice during Shakespeare's life.

Shakespeare wrote many comedies, tragedies, histories, and romanaces.

What is Romeo & Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet is story about two young star-crossed lovers, but this love story isn't like the others because both their families don't like each other and it's hard for them because they need to keep their love a secret.

The major themes in Romeo and Juliet are fate and love.

Romeo and Juliet's love story is like a lesson to everyone because falling in love with your enemy can be tough, especially when you have to keep it a secret from your family.

FACTS

• Romeo and Juliet is the first play about romantic love
• The play was originally based off a poem
• The original title is: The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
• Tybalts body was also in tomb with Romeo and Juliet.