How does the first scene of act I develop the conditions that will influence the ill-fated love between Romeo and Juliet?

The play Romeo and Juliet opens with a fight scene between the servants of the Montagues and Capulets. The purpose of this scene is to demonstrate how deep the hatred goes between the families. It's not just blood relatives fighting but any member of the household and its staff. Even the governing body of Verona, Prince Escalus, has trouble controlling the feud. By starting with their "new mutiny" that fuels the "ancient grudge", it develops the obstacle that Romeo and Juliet must overcome if they want to be together.

the correct answer is d. a discussion of specific uses of alliteration

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when you are critiquing or evaluating a poem, you will mostly pay attention to the theme, as well as figures of speech and rhythm. alliteration is a figure of speech where consonants are repeated in neighboring words - and it is important for analysis of sound and rhythm, which is why it might appear in the evaluation of that poem.

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others. (so basically being heartless)

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