Romeo and Juliet (No Fear Shakespeare)William Shakespeare SparkNotesLabel: SparkNotesDescription: 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.
