1. Romeo and Juliet ACT I

2. Scene I
Characters:
Gregory, Sampson, Benvolio, Tybalt, Lord and Lady Capulet, Lord and Lady Montague, Prince
What Happens:
-Gregory and Sampson (service of the Capulets) encounter the Montague’s servants in the street
-A brawl ensues
-Benvolio and Tybalt arrive
-Benvolio attempts to stop the fighting
_Tybalt accuses Benvolio of lying about his intentions to stop the fight
- Prince arrives and demands that both parties cease fighting on pain of death
~ Lord Montague expresses concern for his depressed son Romeo
~ Benvolio (Romeo’s cousin) shares that he had seen Romeo wandering into the woods and had decided that it was best to leave him alone

3. I do but keep the peace. Put up thy sword, Or manage it to part these men with me.
What, drawn, and talk of peace? I hate the word, As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee. Have at thee, coward!