Romeo and Juliet: LITERARY ANALYSIS - Shakespeare Simplified

So this is a brief literary analysis of Romeo and Juliet combined with my attempts to be somewhat humorous. It's designed simply as a jumping off point if the text itself scares you. Hopefully it'll make you laugh while you're here.
I will be releasing more detailed analysis soon including historical and theatrical perspectives. So do stick around! If you wanna see how I'm planning to handle the plays check out this video: • Shakespeare Simplified...
Full play text here: shakespeare.mit.edu/romeo_juli...
For modern English translation - No Fear Romeo and Juliet: www.sparknotes.com/nofear/sha...
Sources:
- Cambridge Students Guide:Romeo and Juliet
- Romeo and Juliet: Language and Writing, Catherine Belsey
- Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet: A reader's guide to essential criticism, Gillian Woods
- Harvester New Critical Introductions to Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet, Cedric Watts
- Negotiating Shakespeare's Language in Romeo and Juliet, Lynette Hunter
Recommended Productions:
- 2019 Globe Theatre: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFBWX...
- 1993 Renaissance Theatre Recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFBWX...
- 2021 streaming on Valentines day: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cmeu...
- The classic 1968 movie (paid): www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsXTh...
- The renowned 1997 Baz Lurhman version (paid): www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOkJ-...
- 2009 Globe Theatre (paid): www.marquee.tv/watch/shakespe...
- 2018 RSC (paid): www.marquee.tv/videos/rsc-rom...
Music by the fantastic and generous J.Sayles: www.jsayles.com/familypages/ea...
Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say goodnight till it be morrow

[@ronnimonkcom453]

Absolutely enjoyed your ramblings, so much so that I shared this with my GCSE students doing their Romeo and Juliet exam this week coming. I've never enjoyed a learned analysis and interpretation more. I've learnt so much! Romeo- pilgrim- pilgrims kiss?! Brilliant. Thank you, instant subscribe. I think you'd be great delivering a documentary such as Lucy Worsley in style. Thanks again

[@sabletip448]

Great analysis, just what I'd expect! Can't wait to see more.

[@gracecandido835]

This video is great! The analysis is deep and easy to understand. Congratulations!

[@bhupeshgoyal5235]

Thank you so much for the lovely video. No other explanation I came across is more satisfactory than yours when it comes to analyzing romeo and juliet. Hats off to you. Could i please suggest that you lower the background noise a hint so that you can be heard even more clearly throughout. I mean one can put on the subtitles but don't wish to miss out on the narration in your own voice, which presents the material with such feeling. :)