How Many Acts and Scenes Are in Romeo and Juliet?

William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet is structured into five acts. Each act is further divided into scenes. Here is the breakdown:

  • Act 1: 5 scenes
  • Act 2: 6 scenes
  • Act 3: 5 scenes
  • Act 4: 5 scenes
  • Act 5: 3 scenes

In total, Romeo and Juliet consists of 24 scenes. This structure helps to organize the story and build the dramatic tension leading to the tragic conclusion.

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