Why has Romeo and Juliet remained so popular for nearly over 50 years?
Shakespeare wrote the play in the 1590s, a little more than 400 years ago. Romeo and Juliet fall in love even though they’re supposed to hate each other. Their families have been fighting for years. The world is full of groups that hate each other, because of political disagreements, racial or religious difference, and many other reasons. Many people are inspired by a story in which love between individuals is stronger than hatred between groups. If you’ve ever seen the play performed by good actors, you know what a powerful, entertaining script Shakespeare wrote. Although the play is a tragedy, there are many moments of comedy provided by the Nurse, Mercutio, and others. The fight scenes are exciting. There are lots of dramatic conflicts and lots of strong characters for the audience to love or hate. And even though Romeo and Juliet seem young and foolish and impetuous when you sit back and think about it calmly, it’s incredibly easy to get caught up in their excitement and passion wh
