#496
Mentioned in 57 episodes

Romeo and Juliet

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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.

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Mentioned in 57 episodes

Mentioned as the obvious play to choose when talking about how to express oneself in terms of love.
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Mentioned by Shiloh Brooks as giving an inaccurate picture of what love can do and be.
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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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Episode #242 ... Romeo and Juliet - William Shakespeare
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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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Kevin Spacey
when discussing tragedy and lack of information.
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Adam Jacob
, who once performed a scene from it as Kermit the Frog.
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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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Adam Jacob
, who recalls performing a scene from it as Kermit the Frog.
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Misha Saul
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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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