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Romeo and Juliet, Act 1, Scene 4

Romeo and his friends head to the party. Mercutio makes his long speech about Queen Mab. Romeo has a bad feeling.

Romeo and Juliet has 24 scenes in 5 acts, and Act 1 has 5 of them. Act 1, Scene 4 comes after Act 1, Scene 3 and before Act 1, Scene 5. The key line here comes from Romeo.

This scene in five words

Romeogoestotheparty

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The quotes

1 big quote in this scene.

Is love a tender thing? It is too rough, Too rude, too boisterous; and it pricks like thorn.

Romeo · Act 1, Scene 4 · love

Before he meets Juliet, Romeo thinks love hurts. He is talking about a girl who does not want him.

← Before thisAct 1, Scene 3: Mother tells Juliet about ParisNext →Act 1, Scene 5: Romeo and Juliet meet, kiss
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