prince (escalus)

• Who is Prince Escalus?

  Prince of Verona
• What is Prince Escalus's duty in Verona?

  To maintain peace in Verona
• In which acts does Prince Escalus appear?

  1.1, 3.1, and 5.3
• Why does Prince Escalus emerge in the play?

  After conflicts between Capulet and Montague
• How does Prince Escalus's power compare to the Chorus?

  Both have prophetic power over characters
• What does Prince Escalus express to Capulet and Montague in 1.1?

  He is tired of their feud and violence
• What does Prince Escalus threaten if the feud continues?

  Death as a punishment for future brawls
• What does Prince Escalus's decree foreshadow?

  The tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
• What is the ultimate consequence of the feud according to Prince Escalus?

  Both families lose their lives and peace
• What does Prince Escalus do in the play's closing speeches?

  Admonishes the feud and honors the lovers
• Who are the "star-crossed lovers" mentioned by Prince Escalus?

  Romeo and Juliet
• What does Prince Escalus's statement about the feud imply about its impact?

  It leads to senseless hate and tragedy