Question

(All from Act 1 Romeo and Juliet)
Why does Romeo wish to ignore the “fray” between Sampson, Gregory, Abram, Tybalt, and Benvolio in scene 1?

Why does Romeo go to (or crash) the Capulet’s party after he has a dream that almost warns him of dreadful consequences if he goes?

How does Shakespeare distinguish between classes of society in the play?

Answer 1

1. Romeo ignores the fray because he is distracted by his love for Rosaline.
2. Romeo goes to the party because he wants to see Rosaline.
3. Shakespeare distinguishes between classes of society in that he notes how the nobility treat the servants when Capulet and Juliet tell the servants what to do.