The themes of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet".

One of the most enduring love stories of all time is Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet. Its popularity can be attributed to the star-crossed lovers' plight to stay together against all odds. Although Shakespeare died almost four centuries ago, the play "Romeo and Juliet" is still among the worlds most widely read literary works. The themes they speak of remain just as important in today's society as they were when they were written. All around the …

…The powerful themes and appealing characters in the play portray what life has to offer and the challenges that come with it. It proves that the life of the characters in "Romeo and Juliet", are in some way similar to the lives of the people today. It is for this reason and many more that "Romeo and Juliet" still appeals to audiences today, as it focuses on life experiences, from lessons learned and obstacles overcome.