Romeo and Juliet and Capulet
Romeo & Juliet
Act one, Scene one
Questions
1. Who is fighting at the beginning of the first scene? * The servants of both houses (Montagues and Capulets) 2. Benvolio and Montague describe the way Romeo has been acting. What do they have to say about him? * Romeo has been depressed and has been in the dark
Note
It takes place in Verona in a public place. Sampson and Gregory of house Capulet aremed with swords and bucklers. It is not long before they see Abraham and Balthasar and make a plan to anger them into starting a fight. Benvolio tries to get them to stop fighting, but Tybalt starts the fight anew. Soon several member of both houses jump into the fight as well as citizens of Verona.
Capulet calls for his sword. Then Montague tells his wife to let him go so he can attack Capulet. The fight is then broken up by the Prince stating that if the Capulets and Montagues get into a fight again, those responsible will be put to death.
Everyone departs the scene save for Montague, Lady Montague, and Benvolio. Monntague asks who started the fight and Benvolio blames Tybalt. Then they speak about Montagues son Romeo who is currently sulking. Benvolio says he will find out what is bothering Romeo who appears in the scene. Benvolio then moves to speak with Romeo. Benvolio learns that Romeo is saddened over the rejection of Rosaline. Benvolio tells Romeo the best way to get over a woman is to find another one. Romeo disagrees and states that he will never love another. Benvolio promises he can make it happen
Glossary
1. importune beg persistently and urgently BENVOLIO “Have you importuned him by any means?” 2. transgression in making lovers suffer so ROMEO “Why, such is love's transgression.” 3. “her store” Her store of wealth which consists of her beauty. She will leave no beauty behind her in her offspring.
ROMEO “That,
Act one, Scene one
Questions
1. Who is fighting at the beginning of the first scene? * The servants of both houses (Montagues and Capulets) 2. Benvolio and Montague describe the way Romeo has been acting. What do they have to say about him? * Romeo has been depressed and has been in the dark
Note
It takes place in Verona in a public place. Sampson and Gregory of house Capulet aremed with swords and bucklers. It is not long before they see Abraham and Balthasar and make a plan to anger them into starting a fight. Benvolio tries to get them to stop fighting, but Tybalt starts the fight anew. Soon several member of both houses jump into the fight as well as citizens of Verona.
Capulet calls for his sword. Then Montague tells his wife to let him go so he can attack Capulet. The fight is then broken up by the Prince stating that if the Capulets and Montagues get into a fight again, those responsible will be put to death.
Everyone departs the scene save for Montague, Lady Montague, and Benvolio. Monntague asks who started the fight and Benvolio blames Tybalt. Then they speak about Montagues son Romeo who is currently sulking. Benvolio says he will find out what is bothering Romeo who appears in the scene. Benvolio then moves to speak with Romeo. Benvolio learns that Romeo is saddened over the rejection of Rosaline. Benvolio tells Romeo the best way to get over a woman is to find another one. Romeo disagrees and states that he will never love another. Benvolio promises he can make it happen
Glossary
1. importune beg persistently and urgently BENVOLIO “Have you importuned him by any means?” 2. transgression in making lovers suffer so ROMEO “Why, such is love's transgression.” 3. “her store” Her store of wealth which consists of her beauty. She will leave no beauty behind her in her offspring.
ROMEO “That,