Eleanor's theory of Romeo and Juliet

By followsCup

I was rereading *Eleanor & Park* the other day (still a good read), and Eleanor kind of drops this theory about *Romeo and Juliet*—like the irony is that Shakespeare is basically poking fun at it, especially the whole young love thing. I’d already read the play a few times, but once I saw that idea, I can’t unsee it. I started reading it more like a comedy instead of some super romantic drama and it honestly made it way better. Also, lowkey, anyone calling Shakespeare “mid” can be quiet. And I gotta add this because it’s cracking me up: “*I dreamt a dream last night*” — Romeo “*So did I*” — Mercutio “*What did you dream of?*” — Romeo “*That dreamers often lie*” — Mercutio LOL.