Comparing Act 5 Scene 5 Of William Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

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On Sunday evening, a great feast was held in Capulet's house. Many guests who were rich and powerful in fair Verona were invited to the feast. Many guests praised that this was a sumptuous ball. Some gossip said Capulet hold the feast in order to help his daughter Juliet to find a future husband. It was also said that the Capulets thought Paris, a mature gentleman from a noble family, would be a perfect choice for Juliet. Tybalt, the nephew to Capulet’s wife, stressed Capulet would never allow a Mountague to marry his precious daughter. In this grand feast, the nurse of Juliet refused to dance. When asking the reason why she did not dance, she answered with smile, “Tonight is for young people to look for their love.” A young man who did not

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