Excerpt from Act I, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet. "Three civil brawls, bred of an airy word, 75 By thee, old Capulet, and Montague, Have thrice disturb'd the quiet of our streets, And made Verona's ancient citizens Cast by their grave beseeming ornaments, To wield old partisans, in hands as old, 80 Canker'd with peace, to part your canker'd hate". Which best paraphrases why the prince is angry with Capulet and Montague?

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Mckenna Hardy

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15 September, 16:29

Excerpt from Act I, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet. "Three civil brawls, bred of an airy word, 75 By thee, old Capulet, and Montague, Have thrice disturb'd the quiet of our streets, And made Verona's ancient citizens Cast by their grave beseeming ornaments, To wield old partisans, in hands as old, 80 Canker'd with peace, to part your canker'd hate". Which best paraphrases why the prince is angry with Capulet and Montague?

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Christine Erickson · Answer 1

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Their families have recently started three street fights.

Mila Kelly · Answer 2

Answer: the prince is angry because Capulets and Montagues families have recently started three street fights

Explanation: In "Romeo and Juliet", Capulets and Montagues are families that have an old feud.