Scenes in this act
- Prologue Prologue
The Chorus presents two families of equal nobility in Verona, whose old enmity once again stains the hands of the citizens with blood.
- Scene I Street Brawl and a Downcast Romeo
In the square of Verona, Sampson and Gregory, servants of the Capulets, enter armed and talk about fighting.
- Scene II Paris's Proposal and the Invitation
On the street, Capulet talks with Paris about the marriage proposal he has made.
- Scene III The Mother Speaks of Marriage
Lady Capulet sends the Nurse to call Juliet, and the Nurse, who addresses the girl with pet names such as "little lamb" and "ladybug," calls for her loudly.
- Scene IV Off to the Ball and Mercutio's Speech
On the way to the Capulets' ball, Romeo, Mercutio and Benvolio go masked, with torchbearers and other attendants.
- Scene V The Capulets' Ball
In the preparations for the ball, servants urge one another to clear the trestles, move the furniture and let the guests in.
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