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In Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scene 1 do the Capulets approach the Montagues or is it the other way around?
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Sampson, a Capulet, makes a rude gesture (he "bites his thumb") and Abram, a Montague, approaches him and asks "Do you bit your thumb at us, sir?"
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What is the importance of the opening scene in Romeo and Juliet?
It catches the attention of the audience (there's nothing like a brawl to do that) and lays the groundwork for the idea that the Capulets and Montagues are such bitter enemies that they go around (well, the Capulets do anyway) looking for a chance to start a fight. The scene also introduces us to Romeo, one of the main characters, but Shakespeare cleverly delays this until he is sure that he will have everyone's attention.
Was Mercutio a Montague?
Neither. He is related to the Prince. That is why he was invited to the Capulets' party. However, he hangs around with Romeo and Benvolio and the other Montagues and really doesn't like Tybalt much.
What are the names of the two sides fighting each other in romeo and Juliet?
The side that Juliet is on is called the Capulets and the side that Romeo is on is called the Montagues. That is in fact their last names. Each of them is the only child and heir of the head of one of the feuding households.
Why does lady Capulet want Juliet to consider marriage?
You mean "Why does Capulet NOT let Juliet choose who she marries?" In many cultures around the world, people, especially young people, do not arrange their own marriages. India is a great example. The same situation applied to the society being represented in the play. Indeed, even in countries where people generally choose the people they marry, people who are not yet adults (who are, for example, thirteen like Juliet) may not marry without the consent of the parents, who have every right to oppose the proposed marriage. And that is certainly what the Capulets would have said about the idea of marrying Juliet to Romeo. Romeo, Juliet and the Friar hoped that if it was shown that they had not only gone through a form of marriage, but that they had consummated it by having sex, the Capulets would be forced to accept the situation. That is why they kept the marriage secret.
Why can't Juliet and Romeo be together?
Romeo is not allowed to be in Verona because he killed Tybalt. Juliet doesn't know anything about the outside world because the only time she is let out of the house is to go to church. She can't just say "I want to join my husband in Mantua", partly because of the ancient feud between the Montagues and the Capulets and partly because Tybalt who Romeo killed was a particular favourite of Juliet's mother.
What is the importance of the opening scene in Romeo and Juliet?
It catches the attention of the audience (there's nothing like a brawl to do that) and lays the groundwork for the idea that the Capulets and Montagues are such bitter enemies that they go around (well, the Capulets do anyway) looking for a chance to start a fight. The scene also introduces us to Romeo, one of the main characters, but Shakespeare cleverly delays this until he is sure that he will have everyone's attention.
Was Mercutio a Montague?
Neither. He is related to the Prince. That is why he was invited to the Capulets' party. However, he hangs around with Romeo and Benvolio and the other Montagues and really doesn't like Tybalt much.
What are the names of the two sides fighting each other in romeo and Juliet?
The side that Juliet is on is called the Capulets and the side that Romeo is on is called the Montagues. That is in fact their last names. Each of them is the only child and heir of the head of one of the feuding households.
When and where is the play set by Romeo and Juliet?
The play "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare is set in Verona, Italy, during the 14th century. It is centered around the tragic love story between the title characters from rival families, the Montagues and the Capulets.
What is the theme song for the apprentice?
== == The UK version is from Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet. Title: For the Love Of MoneyPerformed By: The O'Jays
What means but soft mean in romeo and Juliet?
In Romeo and Juliet, the phrase "but soft" is commonly used to indicate a change in tone or to capture the attention of the listener. It is often used at the beginning of a speech or monologue to suggest a gentler approach or to introduce a quieter, more intimate moment.
Who was Tybalt romeo and Juliet?
Tybalt is Juliet's hot-headed cousin in William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet". He embodies the feud between the Capulet and Montague families, often seeking conflict with Romeo and his friends. Tybalt's aggressive nature ultimately leads to a chain of events that results in tragedy for both families.
What starts the fued between the Capulets and Montagues?
This was a family rivalry that had been ongoing for years before the story of "Romeo & Juliet" begins. The cause behind it was never explained by Shakespeare. Romeo was a Montague; Juliet was a Capulet. Their children fall in love but lose their lives as a result of the feud. Shakespeare, however, didn't actually invent this story, someone else did. The cause may have been explained by the unknown author.
Why does Paris go to the Capulets tomb?
Paris goes to the Capulet's tomb in the play Romeo and Juliet because he believes Juliet is dead and wants to mourn her. He had been planning to marry Juliet, so he goes to pay his respects. Unfortunately, he encounters Romeo at the tomb which ultimately leads to a tragic confrontation.
Why does lady Capulet want Juliet to consider marriage?
You mean "Why does Capulet NOT let Juliet choose who she marries?" In many cultures around the world, people, especially young people, do not arrange their own marriages. India is a great example. The same situation applied to the society being represented in the play. Indeed, even in countries where people generally choose the people they marry, people who are not yet adults (who are, for example, thirteen like Juliet) may not marry without the consent of the parents, who have every right to oppose the proposed marriage. And that is certainly what the Capulets would have said about the idea of marrying Juliet to Romeo. Romeo, Juliet and the Friar hoped that if it was shown that they had not only gone through a form of marriage, but that they had consummated it by having sex, the Capulets would be forced to accept the situation. That is why they kept the marriage secret.
Why does mercutio say a plaque on both your houses?
Mercutio says "A plague o' both your houses" in frustration at the feuding between the Capulets and Montagues, which led to his own death. He is expressing his anger at the senseless violence caused by their rivalry.
Why can't Juliet and Romeo be together?
Romeo is not allowed to be in Verona because he killed Tybalt. Juliet doesn't know anything about the outside world because the only time she is let out of the house is to go to church. She can't just say "I want to join my husband in Mantua", partly because of the ancient feud between the Montagues and the Capulets and partly because Tybalt who Romeo killed was a particular favourite of Juliet's mother.
