#512

Mentioned in 48 episodes

Romeo and Juliet

Book •

William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare, is a tragic play that tells the story of two young lovers, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, who fall in love despite the long-standing feud between their families.

The play explores themes of love, hate, fate, and the destructive nature of the families' vendetta.

After secretly marrying, the lovers face numerous challenges, including the death of Romeo's friend Mercutio and his subsequent banishment.

A failed plan to reunite the lovers leads to their tragic deaths, ultimately bringing peace between their families.

The play is renowned for its poetic language, passionate romance, and violent conflict, making it one of the world's most beloved and enduring stories.

Mentioned by

Betsy Levy Paluck

Jared Halverson

Christina Cover

Mentioned in 48 episodes

Mentioned by Shiloh Brooks as giving an inaccurate picture of what love can do and be.

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Mentioned as the obvious play to choose when talking about how to express oneself in terms of love.

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Mentioned by

Tim Mackie

as an example of escalating family feuds.

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Mentioned as one of the books most commonly taught to middle and high schoolers as the backbone of English literature.

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Mentioned by

Kevin Spacey

when discussing tragedy and lack of information.

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The episode is about the philosophy behind Shakespeare's play, focusing on violence, honor, love, and irrationality.

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Mentioned by

Adam Jacob

, who once performed a scene from it as Kermit the Frog.

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Mentioned by

Adam Jacob

, who recalls performing a scene from it as Kermit the Frog.

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Mentioned by

Gilbert Cruz

as a production put out by the National Theater during the pandemic, starring Jesse Buckley and Josh O'Connor.

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Mentioned by

Misha Saul

and

Tyler Cowen

in a discussion about the uniqueness of Shakespeare and the reasons why there hasn't been another writer of his caliber.

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Mentioned by

Toby Howell

as part of a list of commonly assigned books in middle and high school English classes.

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Mentioned by James Shapiro in relation to marriage markets in Elizabethan times.

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Mentioned by

Jared Halverson

when asking, what's in a name and how it can affect relationships.

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Mentioned by

Betsy Levy Paluck

in the context of a radio soap opera used in her research in Rwanda.

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Mentioned by

Ashley C. Ford

as a book she received from the summer reading program at the library.

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Mentioned by John Hegarty as an example of a great story expressed in different forms.

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Mentioned by

Rudyard Lynch

as an example of a Greco-Roman tragedy, similar to the rise and fall of the Mediterranean.

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Mentioned by

Angus Fletcher

in the context of tedious high school plays, expressing his early lack of interest in Shakespeare.

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Mentioned by

Jason Bateman

when discussing

Claire Danes

's role in Baz Luhrmann's adaptation.

Mentioned by

Christina Cover

as a play from Shakespeare included in the curriculum, where students write about its relevance today.

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