Will a 14 year old understand the book Romeo and Juliet?

Question

please give me ur opinions thank u =)

Answer 1

Why not? The real question should be "What will a 14 year old understand about Romeo and Juliet?"

You can read it at fourteen and fully understand it, yes.

Read it again at 25 and you'll understand it completely differently.

Again at 40, and it's almost an entirely different book.

Our perspective changes as we age, and it seriously alters how we receive and process information.

You'll enjoy it every time you read it, but don't limit yourself by only reading ANYthing just one time. Particularly if there are things that you DON'T understand.

Answer 2

I teach 14 year olds Romeo & Juliet, and yes, they do understand the play. I recommend reading a modern version (Barron's has a great adaptation with the original on one side and the modern words on the other). In fact, my kids this year really enjoyed the play. Read it and love it.

Answer 3

im 16, and in school last year we had to read romeo and juliet, i think a 14 year old could understand it, its just the way shakespear words things, may throw you off a bit.. but i think a 14 year old could understand it.

Answer 4

probably not, the words are really complicated, I can hardley understand it myself and Im 32, I think I read Romeo and Juliet when I was a Sophmore or Jr. maybe watch the movie, that would probably give a better understanding in what they are saying

Answer 5

sure; there are lots of Romeo & juliet version dat already been "simplesize" due to the high level of literacy that might turn off ones interest in reading the books until the final page. try to look books that have a balance level of "difficult" word; i'm sure they will enjoyed it

Answer 6

I read that book. the 14 year old will understand

Answer 7

If my memory serves me correctly, that was about the actual age of typical marriages/romaces of the period. Would a 14 understand it? Yes, would they get the underlying plot, yes. The biggest trick would be getting them to honestly discuss what happens. You could call it an early version of gang/feud warfare and have them relate it to modern groups where the same situtation could exist

Answer 8

if it's in old English, probably not. Look for a copy that has notes on the sides that tell you what some of the phrases mean. in fact, I think you can buy copies of the book that are completely translated into modern English.

Answer 9

I say show them the movie first. That way they'll have a picture of each of the characters and what their talking about in each scene. Like when i read julius caesar in 10th grade i had no idea i got so confused and i couldn't keep the characters straight. But once i saw the movie i got it all.

Answer 10

I think they can, IF, this a Story they are interested in. It may help if someone that were more knowledgeable help to explain some underlying thoughts of this book to help the young reader gain a full understanding.