Summary of Romeo and Juliet

Summary of Romeo and Juliet

This is a short summary of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. The play which is set in Verona is a story about a long feud between the Montague and Capulet families. This feud causes tragic results for the main characters in the play, Romeo and Juliet. The events contrast hatred and revenge with love and a secret marriage, forcing the young star-crossed lovers to grow up quickly and die tragically in despair.

Here is a short summary of the main events of Romeo and Juliet:

A short summary of the story

Romeo and Juliet fall in love at a party. But they come from families which hate each other. They are sure they will not be allowed to marry. Nevertheless, helped by Friar Laurence, they marry in secret instead. Unfortunately, before their wedding night, Romeo kills Juliet’s cousin in a duel, and in the morning he is forced to leave her. If he ever returns to the city, he will be put to death.

Juliet’s parents told her she must marry Paris. Her parents do not know she is already married. She refuses in the beginning, but later agrees because she plans to fake her death and escape to be with Romeo forever; again with the help of Friar Laurence.

Frair Laurence designs the plan. He gives Juliet a sleeping potion. She appears to be dead and was put in a tomb. However, Romeo does not know about the plan, visits her grave, thinks she is dead and kills himself. When Juliet finally wakes up, she discovers that Romeo is dead and then kills herself.

Comprehension:

Say Whether these statements are true or False:

1. Romeo and Juliet come from families that are allies. (False)
2. Romeo and Juliet’s secret marriage is aided by Friar Laurence. (True)
3. Juliet willingly agrees to marry Paris. (False)
4. Friar Laurence’s plan involves Juliet faking her death. (True)
5. Romeo is aware of Juliet’s plan to fake her death. (False)