Inside Romeo and Juliet: The Play’s Central Themes

Welcome back, my fellow readers and story lovers! Now that we have finished talking about the individual scenes covered in this series, I thought it might be a good idea to look at the central themes of the play from a bird’s-eye view. We’re going to look at the events that set the play in motion, the forces that keep our young lovers apart, whether or not the tragedy could have been avoided, and how Shakespeare presents all of these aspects to us. So, sit back, relax, and let’s dive into it all together. Hope you enjoy! Link to the full Inside Romeo and Juliet series:    • Inside Romeo and Juliet   #romeoandjuliet #shakespeare #englishliterature #literaryanalysis Time Stamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:38 – Question 1: What sets the play in motion? 04:43 – Question 2: What prevents the lovers from being together? 08:43 – Question 3: Could the tragedy have been avoided? 12:03 – Question 4: How does Shakespeare present all this? 18:06 – Blooper Reel 18:49 – Outro Sources Used: https://jaycwolfe.com/2017/10/04/5-ma... Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Thank you for watching. If you enjoyed this video, don’t forget to hit subscribe and click the bell to get notified about any future uploads. Follow me on: Instagram:   / literayjay   Patreon:   / literaryjay