Shakespeare’s play about the doomed romance of two teenagers from feuding families is the most famous love story ever written. First performed around 1596, Romeo and Juliet has been adapted as a ballet, an opera, the musical West Side Story, and a dozen films. Explore character analyses of Romeo and Juliet, a plot overview, and important quotes.

Characters

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Literary Devices

Here's where you'll find analysis of the literary devices in Romeo and Juliet, from the major themes to motifs, symbols, and more.

Essays

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Further Study

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