Why does Romeo refuse Tybalt first challenge to fight?
Why does Romeo refuse Tybalt first challenge to fight?
Mercutio starts the fight because he is the first one to pull out his sword. Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt? He refuses to fight Tybalt because Tybalt is now Romeo’s cousin in law and he doesn’t want Juliet to become angry with him. Benvolio, Mercutio, Tybalt and Romeo broke the no fighting in the streets rule.
How does Tybalt respond when Capulet refuses to confront Romeo?
Instead, Tybalt answers with anger that he will not patiently tolerate Romeo’s presence at the Capulets’ party. When Lord Capulet insists that he do so, Tybalt answers: “this intrusion shall/Now seeming sweet convert to bitter gall.” Tybalt means that he will store this situation away in his memory as gall, or anger.
How did the prince say he would punish the Capulets and Montagues if there was more fighting in the town?
Escalus states he has had it, and he declares that any Montague or Capulet caught street fighting will be put to death: If ever you disturb our streets again, Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace.
When the prince stops the fight between the Capulets and the Montagues what does he say will happen if they are caught fighting again?
ROMEO & Juliet Act 1 Scene 1 & 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who tries to stop the fight in the town square? | Benvolio |
| How many times have these families disturbed the peace in Verona? | 3 |
| What punishment does the Prince say he will give if the families fight again? | death penalty |
| Why is Lord Montague worried about Romeo? | he is very depressed |
Why do Capulets hate Montagues?
Shakespeare never explains why the Capulets and Montagues hate each other and are constantly fighting. The reader also knows that both the Capulets and Montagues are wealthy and influential families in Verona. Those facts lead me to suspect that the feud originated over some kind of economic dealings that went badly.
How does Romeo discover that Juliet is his enemy?
How does romeo discover that Juliet is his enemy? The nurse tells him that Juliets mother is the lady of the house. when juliet says, “If he be married, My grave is like to be my wedding bed,” (1.5.
Who gives advice to Romeo?
Benvolio’s
Who does Romeo ask to give him news about Juliet?
Balthasar
What went wrong with friar’s plan?
The plan with Friar John went wrong when he ran into an area that was quarantined because of the plague. The city officials wouldn’t let him through or around. His job was to get a letter to Romeo and couldn’t.
What is the point of Friar Lawrence’s plan?
Friar Laurence’s plan is for Juliet to drink a strong potion which will put her into a deep sleep that mirrors death. Once her parents discover her seemingly lifeless body, Juliet will be buried in her family’s tomb while Friar Laurence sends word to Romeo of their plan.