Romeo and Juliet, Junior Certificate

Romeo and Juliet

English – Junior Cert

Quick Notes

Summary: Act 1

Scene 1

Enter two servants of Capulet, who talk to one another in a friendly jovial manner, they casually mock the house of Montague, their master’s rival. Seeing two servants of the Montagues enter, they consult with one another about the best way of provoking a fight without actually initiating violence. Samson bites his tongue at the Montagues – a very insulting gesture. A verbal conflict quickly escalates into a physical fight. Ben...