Questions for Romeo and Juliet, Act 1, Scene 1: Interview with a Civilian
Host: So what are your opinions on the resent quarrel between the two rival family's, Montague and Capulet?
Civilian: I think it is ridiculous! I mean, do they even know what they are fighting for? Both family's are fighting over small, and petty things. This has happened now three times between them and it is getting very out of hand. Both family's need to stop this fight among them, or it will not end well for both of them.
Host: I know you watched the quarrel happen, but I want to know, who do you think started the fight this time?
Civilian: Well, I think the Capulet's started the fight this time. The Capulet's ,unprovoked, started to say things to the Montague's. Then the Montague's did make a few jokes towards them but, Tybalt was way out of hand when he freaked out and started a fight between them. Which then caused the Prince to tell both family's that they will be executed if another fight happens in the streets.
Host: On the topic of the Prince, do you think what he told both family's was justified?
Civilian: To be honest, I think it was. The Prince mostly does things for the benefit of the city. So by telling both family's they will be executed for disturbing the streets again is a valid argument. Both family's in their foolish fights, have caused the civilians, such as myself, great harm in this quarrels for too long. So, yes I do believe that the Prince was not out of hand to tell the Montague's and Capulet's their fate if they do such actions again.
This is really good because it talks about the montague and the capulet of the fights they had and it kinda shows a background of it
ReplyDeleteI think that this was an interesting look on the issue, having it come from an unbiased civilian. I agree that the person would just want the fighting to end and I think your point about the families not knowing what they are fighting about was good.
ReplyDeleteSince the civilian isn't part of the Montagues nor the Capulets, you portrayed his point of view easy, making him seem unbiased.
ReplyDeleteI like your detailed responses.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Michelle that this a unique perspective because the person is unbiased and neutral in this situation.
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