Romeo & Juliet
by Adam McKeown
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
This is a theatrical adaptation of Shakespeare's tragic play about two young lovers from feuding families in Verona.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe play contains mature themes and implied sexual encounters between Romeo and Juliet.
Significant violence occurs, including sword fights and deaths of main characters.
Some archaic profanity and coarse language are present.
Mild blasphemy and religious exclamations appear in dialogue.
Suicide is a central plot point and occurs at the end.
Themes of despair and death are prevalent.
The tragic ending can be emotionally intense.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is secular and focuses on human passion and fate.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters exhibit courage in defying their families for love.
Religious references are present but not central to faith.
Passionate romantic love is the driving force of the plot.
Themes of fate and consequence are explored.
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