romeo and juliet

[Anonymous]

In Romeo and Juliet how does
Shakespeare overcome the problem of boys
playing women’s parts?

any help on this would be greatly appricated thankyou

 

[MikeNewYork]

In Romeo and Juliet how does
Shakespeare overcome the problem of boys
playing women’s parts?

any help on this would be greatly appricated thankyou

There was nothing to overcome. At that time, most live plays were baudy and it was unheard of to have women actors. The audiences were used to the "deception".