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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…..
Act III Scene 1 Students should understand the events that lead to Mercutio’s death. Always sensible, Benvolio attempts to persuade Mercutio to leave the neighborhood since the weather is hot (hot weather tends to make people irritable), and the Capulets are close by. These circumstances that will provoke another fight. When Mercutio, true to form, mocks his wise friend, and Tybalt arrives looking for Romeo, Benvolio again attempts to convince Mercutio to leave. Romeo arrives and is reluctant to accept…..
