Before Romeo and Juliet even meet, there are many other
conflicts revealed in the play. The initial conflict in Romeo and Juliet is a
disagreement between the two families. Sampson and Gregory are talking when Abraham and
Balthasar approach. The Capulet's prejudice against the Montague's leads them to insult
Abraham and a fight breaks out.
These four men begin the fight
because they are from opposite feuding households. Benvolio and Tybalt join in the
fighting and soon the townspeople are involved as well. It is almost a riot by the time
the Prince and his people are able to stop the fighting. The Prince attempts to stop
future fighting (ie resolve the initial conflict) by threatening Lord Montague and Lord
Capulet with death if they persist in the feud.
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