R&J is a play that deals w/serious and tragic events, yet Shakespeare does weave jokes and comical situation into Act 1. One example is the conversation among the servants at the beginning of Scene 5. Identify other examples of humor in the first act.

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Romeo and Juliet

R&J is a play that deals w/serious and tragic events, yet Shakespeare does weave jokes and comical situation into Act 1. One example is the conversation among the servants at the beginning of Scene 5. Identify other examples of humor in the first act.

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Asked by Rachel G. on 5/5/2015 8:59 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 5/5/2015 11:33 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 5/5/2015 9:15 PM

I found Benvolio's comment about the Capulet party humorous. Benvolio tells Romeo that he will show Romeo all kinds of girls that will make him forget about Rosalind,

Go thither, and with unattainted eye Compare her face with some that I shall show, And I will make thee think thy swan a crow.

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