While the reason for the feud is never specifically mentioned, we as readers may infer that is stretches back many generations, as the author tells us that the feud is both old and bitter, stemming from past wrongs of other eras. Much like the Hatfield-McCoy feud seen in Southern- American History, this feud is one of names: Capulets don't like Montagues because of their identity, and Montagues reciprocate that emotion. While neither side really elaborates upon why the hatred is still present, they continue to engage each other in acts of aggression and conflict, much like the "biting of the thumb" and physical altercations that occur throughout the play.
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