If you've enjoyed this video, please consider making a donation. Thank you.br br Breakdown of Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scene 1br br Nutshell Summary:br - Montague and Capulet servants brawl in the streetsbr - Prince declares the next brawlers will be punished with death Lord and Lady Montague ask Benvolio to try to find out why Romeo is so gloomy lately.br - Romeo says he’ll never be happy because Rosaline rejected himbr - Benvolio bets Romeo that checking out other girls will make him forget Rosaline.br br Quotes discussed Prologue:br 1) Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny.br 2) A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their lifebr 3) ... with their death bury their parents' strife.br br Quotes Discussed Act 1 Scene 1:br 1) I will be cruel with the maids, and cut off their heads.br 2) What, drawn, and talk of peace! I hate the word, As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee:br 3) Three civil brawls, bred of an airy word, By thee, old Capulet, and Montague, Have thrice disturb'd the quiet of our streets,br 4) O brawling love! O loving hate!br 5) Farewell: thou canst not teach me to forget.