Review (PDF) CliffsNotes On Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet (Cliffsnotes Literature)
The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.In CliffsNotes on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, you explore Shakespeare's greatest tragedy — the heartbreaking love story of Romeo and Juliet amid the conflict between their two feuding families, the Montagues and the Capulets.This study guide carefully walks you through every twist and turn of Shakespeare's classic by providing chapter summaries and critical analyses of each act and scene of the play. You'll also explore the life and background of the "Bard" himself — William Shakespeare. Other features that help you study includeCharacter analyses of major playersA character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the charactersCritical essaysThe history of the play's development, as well as its first performanceA review section that tests your knowledgeA Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sitesClassic literature or modern modern-day treasure — you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
Series: Cliffsnotes Literature
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Cliffs Notes (June 5, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764585924
ISBN-13: 978-0764585920
Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.3 x 8.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
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My son was reading Romeo and Juliet for the first time (his first time reading Shakespeare in fact). It was a bit tricky for him. I got him this Cliff Notes so that he could read the synopsis before reading each of the scenes as well as the character studies, etc. This really helped him get a better understanding of the play, and (most importantly), helped him LIKE Shakespeare! He wasn't frustrated at all!
This book is exactly what I wanted. Even though I read the full-length play, I wanted something for review and this was perfect! Romeo and Juliet CliffsNotes would also be great for someone who wanted to know the in-depth story without having to comprehend Shakesperean language. I read this book cover to cover in one night AND completed the extremely helpful review questions. I recommend this book, or any CliffsNotes, to any student or any Shakespeare enthusiast.
As a teacher, this guide gave me some good background information on the play itself, on Shakespeare, on his theatre, etc. Naturally, I read the play from our text, but as I told my students, there is nothing wrong with using a study guide to clarify certain points/language issues, for additional information, for study aides, etc. However, they were still expected to read the original play from our text.
I wish I could purchase a classroom set for my students. I am a special ed teacher that provides support to student through a study skills class. I purchase any resource I can find to assist my students with comprehension. Cliffs Notes are a wonderful resource.
It is very easy to understand when compared to the original text on Romeo & Juliet. Great to use for studying for exams and help with essays. What else can i say it's fantastic!
I would not recommend this for my students. I would purchase a modern day English translation of "Romeo and Juliet" that has the original words on the left side and modern day English on the right side instead of purchasing this. You really can't enjoy Shakespeare this way. Don't cheat yourself from a good education and read only this. Take the time to read the original play along with a good translation. You will be glad that you did.
Cliff notes help you to sort out the Shakespeareian language and better understand the plot.It is difficult to break down the vocabulary and the Cliff notes are such a help.There are many characters and the notes help you keep track of them.
Used to train actors for Romeo and Juliet. The review gave actors insight into their character and the word list helped to identify hard to understand vocabulary.
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