Director's notes: Romeo and Juliet, Act I, Scene V. This is a set of notes directing the actors of the four main characters for a stage version of this scene.

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…uld probably cause a family rift and/or make him a laughing stock. This is why he rephrases himself and says that if Tybalt is going to start something with Romeo, he should do it another time, somewhere else. This is where his part in the scene ends, but the things he said to Tybalt will have a profound effect later in the play, as his son is killed in a massive fight with Romeo.