William Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet is set in the 16th Century in Verona Italy The play opens with two families who are each others despicable enemies having an argument in public the Montagues and Capulets Act 1 Scene 5 is momentous because the argument exaggerates and involves the Duke the Duke warns them about future arguments fights and brawls If anything or anyone provoked either side they would be banished or put to death The Capulet family plan a great ball in which they invite all res