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Have a little read: ... GCSE ENGLISH COURSEWORK-ROMEO AND JULIET Explore The Relationship Between Parents And Children In 'Romeo and Juliet' The tragedy of 'Romeo and Juliet' is the result of feuding between two noble families in Verona/Italy. Romeo was born into the Montague household, who were the more controlled, quieter family. They did not 'enjoy' the fights therefore tried to avoid the feuds. They were not one to start a fight calculatingly unlike their opposing enemies; the Capulets, who they loathed more than death itself. Wherever a potential fight was building up, the Capulets couldn't resist the urge in turning it into another unnecessary battle. Nevertheless this does not mean that the Montagues are innocent. They are as bad as each other in every sense and are clearly not one to ignore the Capulets. This is made very noticeable to us and quite clear to us in Act one Scene three, right at the beginning of the play at the start of the fight. Benvolio arrives in time before the engine of the fight starts when Tybalt did not hesitate to heat up things and get the fight moving. Benvolio acts fast and says 'I do but keep the peace. Put up thy sword,' then immediately Tybalt replies, '.....peace? I hate the word.' This is clear to us that Tybalt is the one stirring up the battles. This becomes increasingly obvious as we head towards the end of the play especially at the party when Tybalt doesn't waste a moment in trying to clearly start at Romeo. The only daughter of Lord and Lady Capulet was Juliet, who being born into the Capulet family was one of the greatest enemies to the Montague's. These two peace-wrecking households were both wealthy, powerful families who had both held a long-term rancour against each other. As time passed this old grudge broke to utter hatred which led to chaotic civil fights. This dispute had been ongoing for so long that it is forgotten why it had begun. Each member of each household just had to pass on the streets...