Which scene, act and lines in Romeo and Juliet book talks about the long standing feud between the two young lovers' families which acts as a barrier in their relationship??

Answer 1

The long standing feud between the two young lover's families which acts as a barrier in their relationship is mentioned throughout the entire play. However, one notable scene where this feud is discussed is Act I, Scene I. In this scene, Sampson, a Capulet servant, and Gregory, another Capulet servant, are seen insulting the Montagues by saying, "The quarrel is between our masters and us their men." This line suggests that the families' feud is not just between the heads of the households but has also trickled down to their servants. Additionally, in Act II, Scene II, Juliet says, "What's Montague? It is nor hand, nor foot, nor arm, nor face, nor any other part belonging to a man. O be some other name! What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." This quote also refers to the long-standing feud as Juliet expresses her frustration with the fact that their love is prohibited simply because of their family names.