Romeo and Juliet

Definition

Romeo and Juliet is a tragic play written by William Shakespeare about two young lovers from feuding families who ultimately meet a tragic end due to their forbidden love.

Related terms

Tragedy:

A genre of literature that portrays the downfall of the main character(s) due to a fatal flaw or external circumstances.

Foreshadowing:

A literary device used by authors to hint at future events or outcomes in the story.

Protagonist:

The main character(s) in a literary work who drives the plot forward.