Annotated Script Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Scene 1

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Orange: Explanation of key staging moments Purple: Contextualisation – what lines mean in plain English Comments: explanation of key lines ACT III SCENE I. A public place. In a public place, the market place or town square, Tybalt is standing with his friend on the edge of the square thinking about the Montagues uninvited arrival at the Capulet’s masquerade. Tybalt Last night I said, This, by his voice, should be a Montague. And I called to my men, fetch me my rapier, boy. What dears the slave, come hither to fleer and scorn at our solemnity? What, does this peasant dare to come here with his face covered by a mask to sneer and scorn our celebration? By the Stock and honour of my Kin, I wanted to strike him dead, and I hold it not a sin. For the honor of my family I do not consider it a crime to kill Romeo. Enter MERCUTIO and others Tybalt is no longer alone so he carefully watches the others for any threatening movements. His hand may be resting on the handle of his rapier. TYBALT Follow me close, for I will speak to them. Tybalt tilts his head to a side as if talking to characters behind him Gentlemen, good e’en: a word with one of you. MERCUTIO And but one word with one of us? couple it with something; make it a word and a blow. TYBALT You shall find me apt enough to that, sir, and you will give me occasion. Suggesting that if a reason is given he is ready for a fight MERCUTIO Could you not take some occasion without giving? TYBALT Mercutio, thou consort'st with Romeo MERCUTIO Consort! what, dost thou make us minstrels? An thou make minstrels of us, look to hear nothing but discords. 'Zounds, consort! Tybalt reacts to this – He squints his eyes and clenches his teeth for a few seconds Enter ROMEO TYBALT Well, peace be with you, sir: here
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