This document discusses the challenges and opportunities of writing an essay about William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet". It notes that while the play is a rich source of themes and elements to analyze, the topic's ubiquity makes it difficult to sound original. The essay also states that understanding Shakespeare's complex characters, plots, and language requires a nuanced grasp of Elizabethan literature and culture. However, grappling with these challenges can foster deep learning and allow writers to share new perspectives on the universal ideas in the famous story of the star-crossed lovers.