Shakespeare everyone can understand-now in this new EXPANDED edition of ROMEO AND JULIET! Why fear Shakespeare? By placing the words of the original play next to line-by-line translations in plain English, this popular guide makes Shakespeare accessible to everyone. And now it features expanded literature guide sections that help students study smarter. The expanded sections include: Five Key Questions: Five frequently asked questions about major moments and characters in the play. What Does the Ending Mean?: Is the ending sad, celebratory, ironic . . . or ambivalent? Plot Analysis: What is the play about? How is the story told, and what are the main themes? Why do the characters behave as they do? Study Questions: Questions that guide students as they study for a test or write a paper. Quotes by Theme: Quotes organized by Shakespeare s main themes, such as love, death, tyranny, honor, and fate. Quotes by Character: Quotes organized by the play s main characters, along with interpretations of their meaning.

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William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest dramatist in history. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, he moved to London, becoming a leading member of the Lord Chamberlain's Men acting company. He wrote at least 38 plays-including Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth-and 154 sonnets before retiring to his hometown.