Romeo and Juliet should be taught to the freshman class in any high school, since it intrigues and holds the attention of the students of which it’s being taught to because it holds a different style than most writings. This is a great story to teach, since it shows many aspects of writing; it includes drama, emotions, irony, and surprise. It also contains a diverse set of character which give multiple perspectives throughout the story, which allows for people to connect to it. “Here’s what love is: a smoke made out of lovers' sighs. When the smoke clears, love is a fire burning in your lover’s eyes. If you frustrate love, you get an ocean made out of lovers' tears.” Act 1, Scene 1, Page 10, Lines 180-183. This quote shows why it would captivate