Romeo and Juliet Act 1 - Scene Development
How does your scene contribute to the development of ideas in Act 1? Act 1 establishes the feud between the two families. The feud netween the Capulets and Montagues involves all the people of Verona. We learn that Juliet (Capulet) is of an age to marry and her parents have found her a worthy suitor, Paris. Romeo (Montague) is fickle (changeable) in love. He is heartbroken over Rosaline and then falls head over heels in love with Juliet at first sight. We also meet supporting characters. There is Benvolio (Montague) who is a cousin to Romeo and his best friend. Mercurtio is a neutral party, but he likes to hang out with the Montagues. His name is derived from the word mercury. Just like the nature of the element he is quick to change in emotional temperature. We also meet Tybalt (Capulet), who is enraged when Romeo shows up at a Capulet party. He wants to begin a duel on the spot but is stopped by Lord Capulet. Tybalt vows vengeance. I suggest you think about how ...