Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Recap

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Why is Romeo in such a sad mood at the beginning of Act 1?

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Romeo is in love with Rosaline, but she does not love him back.

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What two families are feuding in Romeo and Juliet?

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The Montague and Capulet families are feuding.

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What does Benvolio suggest to Romeo to help with his lovesick problem?

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Benvolio suggests that Romeo look at other women.

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What literary device is used when Tybalt says Romeo's intrusion will 'convert to bitt'rest gall'?

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This is an example of foreshadowing.

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What does Juliet mean when she says 'My only love sprung from my only hate'?

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She has fallen in love with someone she should despise.

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Who is Romeo in love with at the beginning of the play?

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Romeo is in love with Rosaline.

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What is the significance of the feud between the Montagues and Capulets?

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The feud sets the stage for the tragic events that unfold in the play.

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How does Benvolio's character contrast with Tybalt's?

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Benvolio is peace-loving and seeks to avoid conflict, while Tybalt is aggressive and seeks to fight.

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What role does fate play in Romeo and Juliet?

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Fate is a recurring theme, suggesting that the characters are doomed from the start.

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What is the setting of Romeo and Juliet?

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The play is set in Verona, Italy.