From Act I, Scene
I, we learn that it is the Montague and Capulet families who are at war with one another. What
we learn from this scene is that the feud between the families is so deep-rooted that it even
extends to their servants. It is , a Capulet servant, who starts biting his thumb in an attempt
to lure some Montague servants into a fight. Sampson is successful, and a fight ensues, thereby
shattering the peace on the streets of Verona.
By placing the feud in the
opening scene of the play, Shakespeare ensures that it stays at the forefront of the reader's
mind. This is important because when we meetlater on, we know that their love will be challenged
by this bitter war between the Montagues and Capulets.
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