Act+I,+Scene+1

The No Fear Shakespeare version of the scene is at []

Remember the plot curve? This **PLOT DIAGRAM** shows how the main events in a play are organized into a plot.

The first scene is part of the EXPOSITION; we are on the green dot, where we learn several things: Homework: Romeo skulks around at night, mopes around his room all day, and refuses to tell anyone what is bothering him. What might one infer about him from these facts? Add your comments to the Discussion page.
 * The feud between the Montagues and Capulets is fierce; even the servants of the two families hate each other.
 * The Prince, who rules Verona, is sick of the conflict. He has decreed that any more fighting will result in the death penalty.
 * Montague is worried about his son Romeo's emotional state.
 * Romeo is in love with Rosaline, who has chosen a life of celibacy and can never become involved with him.