Major characters
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Romeo and Juliet scene guide
Prologue
The Prologue introduces Verona as a city divided by an “ancient grudge” between two respected households. It announces the tragic story of their “star-cross’d lovers”, whose suffering will finally end the feud, and invites the audience to listen carefully to the play that follows.
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Key themes
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Why it matters
Can love survive an ancient family feud?
Important quotations
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