Analysis Of The Prince's Speech In Romeo And Juliet

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In Romeo and Juliet, during 1.1 the Prince gives speech, addressing the Montagues and the Capulets. The Prince’s line when he says “By thee, old Capulet, and Montague/ Have thrice disturbed the quiet of our streets”(1.1.87-8) shows that the Prince’s speech is directed towards them. When the Prince says “If ever you disturb our streets again/Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace.” (1.1.93-4) and then saying “Once more, on pain of death, all men depart.” (1.1.100) doesn’t only show the tone of the Prince, proving he is very upset with both Montagues and Capulets. Also, providing what he proposes and threatens to the two families. Along with his threatening message to kill them if they were to ever fight again is proved when the Prince