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 Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet, you explore Shakespeares greatest tragedythe 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 Shakespeares classic by providing chapter summaries and critical analyses of each act and scene of the play. Youll also explore the life and background of the Bard himselfWilliam 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 plays 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-day treasureyoull understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.