Romeo sees Juliet at a ball hosted by her family, the Capulets, and is instantly smitten by her beauty. When Tybalt, Juliet's cousin, recognizes Romeo as a Montague, the rival family, he wants to attack Romeo but is stopped by Lord Capulet who insists Romeo be treated civilly. Tybalt is furious about Romeo and Juliet's meeting, believing their new love will soon turn bitter, while Juliet allows Romeo to kiss her and says she would rather die than marry another if Romeo is already married.
4. 3. LordCapulet
says Romeo is
virtuousandwell-
governedyouth.
He vows not to
show Romeo any
disrespect and
tellsTybalt to
ignore Romeo.
5. 4. Tybalt is
furious that
Romeo andJuliet
have met. Even
though the
meetingis sweet
he predicts it will
turn to hatred.
Love’s power can
be blinding, just
like hate.
6. 5.Juliet lets
herself be kissed.
She states:Ifhebe
married,Mygraveis
liketobemywedding
bed. If Romeo is
married she’lldie
before she’ll
marry anyone
else.
