It establishes some important elements for the audience (and for later):
1. It shows that the two families hate each other so much that even the SERVANTS fight when the see each other.
2. It tells the audience that even THEY don't know why they fight anymore
3. It allows for a good introduction of the dramatic foils in the play including Benvolio (whose name means "peaceful') and Tybalt (whose name means "Terrible").
4. Most importantly it establishes the rule that if anyone from these families fight, it will mean death -
Prince Escalus: "If ever you disturb our streets again,
Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace."
Of course, Romeo, after Juliet falls for him, will kill Tybalt, which is why he flees to Mantua and will eventually miss the message that Juliet is faking death.
2007-03-13 10:06:28
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answered by blakesleefam 4
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good day. First, a combat scene is an incredible opener to any play - excitement, action, possibility, get the practice going with a bang! Secondly, it fairly is taken into consideration necessary scene putting. you know those 2 families hate one yet another, the violence is inescapable and enables little doubt. So whilst romeo and Juliet come from the two warring communities, you know that's going to no longer be person-friendly. Thirdly, it instruments up the violent gang death later that turns the feud into an incredible extra sour one, only whilst Romeo enables his hopes to upward thrust. Cheers, Steve.
2016-09-30 21:14:37
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answered by ? 4
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the first scene is very important because it easily shows how the two families the MOntagues and The Capulets hate each other that even the servants fight between each other ... hope i helped ...bye : )
2007-03-13 10:06:37
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answered by 36696 2
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Sets up the conflict, introduces the sides, provides motivation for future events, like most expositions
2007-03-13 09:53:10
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answered by scrabblemaven 5
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