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Romeo & Juliet Guide
This course covers the plot, themes, and characters of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. Along with a detailed account of the plot, this course also includes an accompanying plot analysis to discuss key elements of the text in order to fully understand the exam topics. The course concludes with a quiz to test your retention of important facts.
Modules (10)
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Background of Romeo and Juliet
Romeo & Juliet in context. This is an introduction to William Shakespeare and Renaissance writing. Learn a little about The Bard and what inspired him to write what is considered to be the greatest love story ever told.
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Romeo and Juliet Plot Summary - Act 1
The stage is set - 'In fair Verona where we lay our scene.' The warring history of two great houses - Montagues and Capulets - is brought before the audience. Fate will play a hand in the outcome of the 'star-cross'd lovers.'
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Romeo and Juliet Plot Summary - Act 2
Love at first sight. Romeo waits in the Capulet orchard until it is safe. The famous Balcony Scene ensues. Romeo meets Friar Lawrence, who knows about plant medicines. Tybalt, Prince of Cats, challenges Romeo to a duel.
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Romeo and Juliet Plot Summary - Act 3
Tybalt wishes to fight and kill Romeo, but Romeo has married Juliet in secret, making Tybalt a relation. He does not wish to fight. Mercutio fights in his place and dies. In his anger, Romeo kills Tybalt and is banished as a result.
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Romeo and Juliet Plot Summary - Act 4
Paris is due to wed Juliet, not knowing of Romeo. Juliet is desperate to avoid this, so asks Friar Lawrence for counsel. He suggests a sleeping potion that will simulate death. Seems like a good idea at the time.
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Romeo and Juliet Plot Summary - Act 5
Romeo hears news from Verona that Juliet has been found dead. He finds an apothecary and sources some poison. He will travel to Verona and, if his love is dead, he plans to be with her, even if it means his own death.
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The Main Characters of Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet represent the houses of Montague and Capulet. Other influential characters in the play include Mercutio, Tybalt, The Prince, Friar Lawrence, Benvolio and The Nurse.
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Relationships in Romeo and Juliet
This flow chart illustrates the relationships between the principal characters in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
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Themes in Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet is most obviously a story about love, but it is also a story about Fate, Youth, Gender, Light, Darkness, Violence and Conflict. Explore some issues raised by. Romeo and Juliet in this thematic guide.
| Course resource | Original resource | Created by |
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| Background of Romeo and Juliet | Romeo and Juliet Background | Antonia Blankenberg |
| Romeo and Juliet Plot Summary - Act 1 | Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scene 1 to 5 Summary | Antonia Blankenberg |
| Romeo and Juliet Plot Summary - Act 2 | Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Scenes 1 to 6 Summary | Antonia Blankenberg |
| Romeo and Juliet Plot Summary - Act 3 | Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Scenes 1 to 5 summary | Antonia Blankenberg |
| Romeo and Juliet Plot Summary - Act 4 | Romeo and Juliet Act 4 Scenes 1 to 5 Summary | Antonia Blankenberg |
| Romeo and Juliet Plot Summary - Act 5 | Romeo and Juliet Act 5 Scenes 1 to 3 Summary | Antonia Blankenberg |
| The Main Characters of Romeo and Juliet | Romeo and Juliet Character Analysis | Antonia Blankenberg |
| Relationships in Romeo and Juliet | Relationships in Romeo and Juliet | Antonia Blankenberg |
| Themes in Romeo and Juliet | Romeo and Juliet Key Themes | Antonia Blankenberg |
| Romeo and Juliet Quiz | Romeo and Juliet Quiz | Antonia Blankenberg |