In Act I, Scene i, of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, what penalty does Prince Escalus threaten if further violence breaks out between the Capulets and the Montagues?

Question

A. a fine on those who participate in the violence
B. death to those who participate in the violence
C. loss of the participants’ lands and properties
D. exile of the participants from Verona

Answer 1

In Act I, Scene i, of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Prince Escalus threatens death to those who participate in further violence between the Capulets and the Montagues. Therefore, the correct answer is:

B. death to those who participate in the violence.