Read the following excerpt from the text Shakespeare used as his main source for the storyline of the play. This text excerpt corresponds to Act I, Scene 5 in which the reader learns about Romeus's experience at the Capulet feast.
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How does the source text compare to the play? What changes did Shakespeare make to the plot, characters, and other
aspects? What elements stayed the same? In the space below, write a 150-word response comparing and contrasting
the source material to the corresponding scene in Act I. Use at least three specific examples from the text to support
your analysis.