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The Prologue summarizes events in Act I. Scene 1 The next two Acts comprise complications for the lovers and the play’s turning point. The class should note that Romeo is hiding in the orchard outside Juliet’s house. Assuming Romeo still dotes on Rosaline, the irrepressible Mercutio mocks his friend’s passionate attitude to love. Giving up all hope of finding Romeo, Mercutio and Benvolio leave the Capulets’ grounds. Scene 2 This is the celebrated balcony scene. Shakespeare gives Romeo a lengthy…..

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