Romeo and Juliet
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Here are our notes for Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. If you need in-depth information, just follow the links.

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Genre and historical background

  • Genre: Romeo and Juliet is a play. Specifically, it is a tragedy because it deals with human suffering brought on by fate and a tragic flaw within the main characters themselves. Also, the ending is tragic.
  • The historical context: The play is thought to have been written in the early 1590s. This places it in the period called the Elizabethan era (named after Queen Elizabeth I, reigned 1558-1603). The play is set in Italy. Many believe that it takes place in the 1300s, but it is still possible to interpret the play as a story about the values and beliefs of Elizabethan England.
  • The Chain of Being: The Elizabethans believed that everything had its fixed place in a strict hierarchy determined by God: the Chain of Being. When Romeo and Juliet defy their families and the law by marrying in
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