Inhaltsangabe von Romeo und Julia

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Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Prologue 2 Act I. 3 Act II. 4 Act III. 5 Act V

Prologue

Shakespeare's most famous play begins with a Prologue which says that this play will be a tragedy and that the children of two hated feuding families, Romeo of the Montague family and Juliet of the Capulet family, will both love and die in this play.

Act I.

Two servants called Sampson and Gregory start a fight on the street because both of them are servants from the feuding families. Benvoilo form the Montague family and Tybalt for the Calpulet family join the fight. The Prince of Verona notices the fight and demands to stop the fight and declares a death penalty for further feuding between the two families.

Romeo is in love with Rosaline but she doesn't love Romeo, what makes him really lovesick. His friend Benvolio gives him the advice to look for other girls.

Meanwhile Capulet is very pleased that Paris want to marry his daughter Juliet and plans a party for the evening. Romeo takes notice of this party and wants to join it with his friends, even if he is not invited. Romeo hopes to see Rosaline there because he is still in love with her.

Lady Capulet disscusses the marriage with Juliet. Juliet doesn't care much for it and keeps her opinion about it open. The nurse just wishes the best for Juliet.

In the next scene Mercutio wants to cheer up Romeo, who is still sad. Mercution tells him to be rough with love if it need to be.

At the party Romeo who is disguised with a mask, falls in love with Juliet. Tybalt notices Romeo and wants to attack him but Capulet stops him by telling him there will be other possibilities. Romeo and Julia come to the conclusion that there families are enemies. Meanwhile a choir sing a prologue that show up the conflict of the love they feel for each other and their loyalty to their families.

Act II.

Ignoring the danger, Romeo climps up the Capulet's wall to be near Juliet, because he can not forget her. Unnoticed in Juliet's orchard, Romeo find out of Juliet's love for him. After declaring that they love each other, the two decide to marry. Juliet will send Romeo a messenger in the morning to make plans for their wedding.

The very next day, Romeo meets his friend, Friar Laurence. He wonders how Romeo can forget Rosaline so quickly but agrees to marry the Juliet since he hopes this marriage it will end the feud between the Montague and Capulet families.

Romeo meets his friends Mercutio and Benvolio. Juliet's messenger, the Nurse, arrives and the wedding is set for later that day. The Nurse brings Romeo "cords" or ropes which will allow Romeo to climb into Juliet's bedchamber as her husband later that night. Act II ends with Romeo and Juliet's marriage.

Act III.

Benvolio and Mercutio, both servants of the Montague familiy, meet Tybalt from the Capulet family. Tybalt attempts to involve Romeo into a fight. Mercutio fights Tybalt and dies through him. Romeo takes revenge and kill Tybalt. Escalus, the Prince of Verona banishes Romeo from Verona and threat with death, if he should ever return. Juliet hears of Romeo killing Tybalt and despite being torn between her loyalty for her family and Romeo, she mourns her husband Romeo's banishment.

Romeo learns of the banishment order, realizing he will not be able to see Juliet again. Friar Laurence suggests Romeo go to Juliet's bed chamber to comfort his wife. Capulet, who does not know of Romeo and Juliet's marriage, decides that the marriage of Juliet to Paris must now proceed, bidding his wife to make Juliet aware of Paris' love for her. The day of the marriage has been decided; it will be Thursday.

Romeo has spent the night with his Juliet. Juliet who is now already secretly married to Romeo, hears about her marriage with Paris. She tries to fight her father's wishes, failing to convince him. Juliet decides to commit suicide if everything else fails.

Act V

In Mantua, Romeo hears of Juliet's death, deciding to risk his own life by returning to Verona at once to see Juliet one last time. Romeo also buys some poison from a local Apothecary with the aim to kill himself.

Friar John explains to Friar Laurence that his letter informing Romeo that Juliet is not dead, did not reach Romeo. Friar Laurence tries again to inform Romeo of his plan and heads off to the Capulet burial chamber where Juliet will soon awaken.

Paris mourns his bride that never was. Romeo arrives, opening Juliet's coffin to look at his love one last time. Paris fights Romeo whom he believes is desecrating Juliet's grave. Paris dies, Romeo placing him beside Juliet. Romeo takes his poison, kisses Juliet and dies. Friar Laurence arrives too late. Juliet, now awakens, asking for her Romeo. Friar Laurence leaves, leaving Juliet alone. Juliet kisses Romeo and stabs herself with Romeo's dagger, she dies. The Prince, Capulets, and Montagues arrive, Balthasar and Friar Laurence explaining all. Escalus scolds the two families who finally end their feud. The play ends with the Prince summarizing this tragic love story.