Which quotation from Act 1, Scene 1 supports the idea that the Capulets and Montagues have been quarrelling for some time? A. "By thee, old Capulet, and Montague, Have thrice disturbed the quiet of our streets" B. "No sir. I do not bite my thumb at you, sir, but I bite my thumb, sir." C. "See, where he comes. So please you, step aside. I'll know his grievance or be much denied." D. "Alas, that love, so gentle in his view, Should be so tyrannous and rough in proof!" Group of answer choices

The quotation that supports the idea that the Capulets and Montagues have been quarreling for some time is:

A. "By thee, old Capulet, and Montague, Have thrice disturbed the quiet of our streets"

Explanation:

The quote above, spoken by Prince Escalus in Act I Scene I of "Romeo and Juliet", is a sign that the feud between the two families has been going on for some time now. The Prince is angry at the Capulets and the Montagues. Because of them, riots and confusion have taken place three times already. He threatens to punish them with death if they do not stop their quarrel so that peace can be maintained.

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which lines in this excerpt from act i of shakespeare's romeo and juliet suggest that lord capulet respects free will?