Why Does Romeo Use The Apothecary's

Romeo’s method to successfully purchasing the illegal poison, despite the evident consequences, involves utilizing the apothecary’s desperation to his advantage. This is done through two approaches, one of which plays off the apothecary's poverty-ridden state. While travelling towards the apothecary’s shop, we witness Romeo reveal details about the poor and unappealing conditions his store. He concludes his recollection by stating how if one were to require illegal poison, this particular apothecary would be desperate enough to sell it, which indicates that Romeo knows beforehand of the apothecary’s desire for money. As a result, when the apothecary refuses Romeo’s willing purchase of the illegal poison, Romeo immediately reminds the apothecary