Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet

Main informations

• Tragedy by William Shakespeare

• Set in Verona and Mantua

• Written around 1594

• Two families that hate themselves: Capulet and Montague

• Main characters: Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet

A love story

• The story is about the passionate love between Romeo, a member of the Montague family, and Juliet, from the rival Capulet family. Romeo and Juliet meet at a masquerade ball, and they fall deeply in love. They married in secret, but their happiness wasn't very long lasting . Miscommunication, impulsive decisions, and the interference of fate lead to a series of tragic events, culminating in the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. Their deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families, highlighting the power of love.

The balcony scene

In this scene, Romeo sneaks into the Capulet's garden during a party and hides beneath Juliet's balcony. Then, Romeo reveals himself, and declaring his love for Juliet. She love him too, and together they dream of a future where they can be united despite their families. This scene show the intensity of their love, and it's one of the most important of the tragedy.