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"Romeo and Juliet," Act III, Scene 1
Question three-choose one scene which is important in the play. Give a brief account of it and why it is so important.
Act 3, Scene 1 begins with Shakespeare telling us it is a hot day this suggests everyone is feeling hot, tired and bothered. Benvolio recommends to Mercutio that they should have a rest in an area sheltered from the sun, he also points out that members of the Capulet household are out in the streets, "And if we meet we shall not scape a brawl." Mercutio however would rather stay outside and responds with his good-natured humour. Tybalt then appears in search of Romeo, he is determined to fight Romeo. Romeo on the other hand is determined not to fight Tybalt "love thee better than thou canst devise, till thou shalt know the reason of my love." Mercutio is outraged when Romeo does not respond...
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