Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy. Why do tragedies never take place in England?

R&J

Asked by Bookragstutor 4 on 27 Nov 02:26

Last updated by Cat on 27 Nov 02:37

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Answered by Cat on 27 Nov 02:37

Tragedies had to happen away from England. Monarchies, like Queen Elizabeth the 1st, would not look kindly at havoc in the court of England. The farther away from England, God's country, the more chaotic things get.