Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Major Events: DAY 1

Dawn: The servants of each the Capulet and Montague families start the fight that involves the lords of both families as well. Prince Escales comes ends fight giving them all a warning about punishment. Benvolio -a cousin in the Montague family- converses with Romeo who complains about his love for Rosaline -a cousin in the Capulet family-

Mid-Day: Lady Capulet speaks about marriage to Juliet; how Count Paris wants to marry her. Juliet refuses: "It is an honour that I dream not of."(1:3:67)


Evening: Romeo, Benvolio, and Mercutio, -friend of Romeo- along with several other mates all in mask head off to the Capulet house to crash a party. Significantly, its the time where Romeo and Juliet first meet.

Late Night: After the party, Romeo sneaks into the Capulet grounds of the gardens which leads to Juliet's room. The young, impetuous lovers agree to marry in secret.


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