Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, as well as all great literature, is not merely a story for English majors to enjoy. Rather, it is a reflection of many different disciplines and a window into the history of the author's era. The understanding of these disciplines, as well as the understanding of the world of the author, is essential to a full understanding of the work. We have made an effort to "bridge" to these other areas as an aid in understanding this work. Before you begin to view our bridges, we have included a brief summary of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, in case you need to be refreshed as to the general story line and themes of the work.