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The Chorus talks about two rich and powerful families who live in a town called Verona. The two families are called the Montagues and the Capulets. The two families hate each other.
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Chorus A person who tells some of the story of the play
to hate
hate each other
rich and
powerful
Verona The name of a town in Italy
Scene 1 A street in VeronaThere is a fight between the servants of the Montagues and the Capulets. The Prince of Verona (Prince Escalus) says he will execute anyone who fights in the streets. Lord Montague and his wife ask Benvolio if he knows what is wrong with their son, Romeo. Benvolio says he will talk to Romeo. He finds out Romeo is in love with a girl called Rosaline who does not love him.
Scene 2 Lord Capulet’s houseA man called Paris asks if he can marry Capulet’s daughter, Juliet. Capulet says she is too young – only 13 – but he will ask her. Capulet sends a servant to invite a list of people to a party at his house. The servant can’t read and asks Romeo and Benvolio to help. They see Rosaline’s name on the list and decide to go to the party.
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Lord Capulet Paris
Benvolio a fight Lady MontagueLord Montague Prince Escalus Romeoservants of the Capulets servants of the Montagues
Scene 3 Lord Capulet’s houseLady Capulet tells Juliet that Paris wants to marry her. Juliet says she will follow her parents’ advice. Juliet’s Nurse is very excited.
Scene 5 Lord Capulet’s houseLord Capulet is having a party. Tybalt (Juliet’s cousin) sees Romeo and wants to throw him out of the house. Lord Capulet won’t let him, because it is a party. Tybalt is very angry and decides to fight Romeo next time they meet. Romeo and Juliet meet and fall in love. They talk to each other and kiss. When they find out each other’s name they are shocked because their families are enemies.