Romeo and Juliet, Act 1, Scene 1

Place: The streets of Verona

Time: Sunday morning

Characters: Gregory, Sampson, Abraham, Balthasar, Benvolio, Tybalt, Guardsman, Montague, Lady Montague, Capulet, Lady Capulet, Prince Escales, Romeo

Events: Montagues Gregory and Sampson have banter and provoke a fight with Capulets Abraham and Balthasar. Benvolio tries to break up the fight but has to fight Tybalt. The Prince stopped this and warned them there will be punishment by death if there is another fray. Montague and Benvolio discuss Romeos sudden sad mood, and Benvolio speaks to him finding out Romeo is in love with someone who doesn’t love him back

Quote: O heavy lightness! serious vanity!

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