Scene 1
1. Who is fighting at the beginning of this scene? Who instigates the fight? Why is that important?
2. What punishment does the Prince announce for those involved in any future brawis between the
Montagues and the Capulets?
3. Is his punishment based on emotion or logic? Explain your answer.
4. Why are the Montagues so concerned about Romeo recently?
5. What do you think Romeo means when he says, "i have lost myself. I am not here/This is not Romeo. He's
some other where"? (1.1.205-206)
6. Why is Romeo so sad? What is Benvolio's advice to him? (25)