romeo and juliet's age gap

Romeo and Juliet’s Age Gap: How Old Were They Really?

Love stories often make us wonder about age differences, and Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is no exception. In the play, Juliet is just 13, while Romeo’s age isn’t directly stated but is believed to be around 16 to 18. This difference might not seem huge, but it raises questions about maturity, impulsive decisions, and cultural…