
Soon they discover they are in rival families. Lord Capulet rebukes Tybalt for wanting a fight. Tybalt recognises him, and is outraged that Montagues have crashed the Capulet’s party. Mercutio and Romeo trade puns with each other in Act 1 Scene IV Act 1 Scene V: A Hall in the Capulet’s HouseĪt the feast Romeo spots the beautiful Juliet. Mercutio teases Romeo with a tale of the fairy-queen Mab. Romeo, Mercutio, and friends, make their way to the feast. They try to persuade Juliet that he is a good match. Lady Capulet and Nurse discuss Paris’s proposal. Act 1 Scene III: A Room in the Capulet’s House Soon Romeo and Benvolio hear of their rival family’s feast, and knowing that Rosaline will be there Romeo agrees to go. Capulet asks him to wait because Juliet is too young. Meanwhile, the wealthy Count Paris asks Lord Capulet for his daughter’s hand in marriage. Later Romeo speaks sadly to him of his unrequited love for a girl. Lord and Lady Montague ask Benvolio the whereabouts of their son, Romeo.

Angered by the continuing violence, he threatens execution for any who fight in the streets again. All stops on the arrival of Prince Escalus. The two family patriarchs arrive and join the fray. Benvolio, a Montague, tries to bring peace just as Tybalt the hot-headed Capulet arrives. On a sun-baked street in Verona, servants of two rival families stir up an argument. Or Learn More… Romeo and Juliet Summary: Act 1 Act 1 Scene I: A Public Place in Verona This guide is a companion to our book Buy Now at Amazon! Instagram follow us Facebook follow us Printable Romeo and Juliet Study Guide PDF.Act 5 Scene III: A Churchyard and the Capulet’s Monument.Act 4 Scene IV: A Hall in the Capulet’s House.Act 4 Scene II: A Hall in the Capulet’s House.Act 3 Scene V: A Gallery to Juliet’s Chamber.Act 3 Scene IV: A Room in the Capulet’s House.Act 3 Scene II: A Room in Capulet’s House.Act 3 Scene I: A Public Place in Verona.Act 2 Scene I: An Open Place by the Capulet’s Garden.Act 1 Scene V: A Hall in the Capulet’s House.Act 1 Scene III: A Room in the Capulet’s House.Act 1 Scene I: A Public Place in Verona.Free Printable Romeo and Juliet Study Guide PDF.
