Romeo and Juliet Group

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rawr
rawr
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High School - 9th Grade

What is the Prince saying in Act 1 Scene 1? Right after he breaks up the fight between Montague and Capulet.

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Posted by rawr on Friday April 6, 2007 at 4:34 PM and tagged with prince, romeo, romeo and juliet.

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  1. jamie-wheeler Teacher
    College - Sophomore

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    Lines 79-101 are the Prince's attempt to chastise his subjects. He orders them to behave in a manner besetting their status and restore peace. If they fail to do so, the penalty is death:

    By thee, old Capulet, and Montague,
    Have thrice disturb'd the quiet of our streets..

    If you ever disturb our streets again
    Your lives will pay the forfeit of the peace.

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    http://www.enotes.com/romeo

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    Posted by jamie-wheeler on Saturday April 7, 2007 at 6:38 AM


  2. clarineter128 Student
    High School - 9th Grade

    The Prince is basicly saying that he's tired of the Montagues and Capulets fighting and disturbing the peace. He says they better act their status, or the next person of the families to start a fight will be killed.

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    Posted by clarineter128 on Wednesday April 11, 2007 at 3:08 PM


  3. jnjones Student
    High School - 9th Grade

    He was saying that if the Capulets and Montague fight again they will have to live Verona for ever

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    Posted by jnjones on Friday April 13, 2007 at 9:22 PM