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    there were two deaths and one was banished. Mercutio‚ who was a kinsman to Prince Escalus‚ was slain by Tybalt and Tybalt‚ cousin to Juliet of the Capulet family‚ was murdered by Romeo who was banished by Prince Escalus. Mercutio was killed yesterday afternoon by Tybalt when they engaged in a duel. The duel was fairly peaceful until Romeo interfered and got in Mercutio’s way. When Romeo got in Mercutio’s way‚ Tybalt accidentally stabbed Mercutio in the chest. Mercutio’s friends didn’t know

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    who is to blame for them dying? That is what I am explaining in this essay. Mercutio is a kinsman to the prince and friend of Romeo. He is neither Montague or Capulet but he stays on the side of the Montague because he is Romeo’s friend. Some of his most famous quotes in the play include; “Ask for me tomorrow‚ and you shall find me a grave man”‚ and “A plague a’both your houses! They have made worms’ meat of me.” Mercutio persuades Romeo at the start of the play to go to the Capulet party‚ which is

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    The main points are when Mercutio started the fight between Tybalt and himself‚ which caused Romeo to be banished from Verona‚ Friar Laurance was mostly responsible for horrible events and the person that locked Friar John because fears that John had the plague; then John couldn’t deliver the message to Romeo about the Friar Laurance’s plan. Depending on which part of the play anyone could be blamed‚ but Friar Laurance was mostly responsible for the tragic events. Mercutio challenges Tybalt to a battle

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    experiences caused them to make destructive choices. Shakespeare illustrate show the death of one person can lead to further destruction. The death of a person can lead to many further deaths. Mercutio’s death lead to Tybalt’s death. Tybalt killed Mercutio and Romeo wanted to avenge his fallen friend by killing Tybalt. Romeo killed Tybalt‚ because he was angry.Anger often makes humans do irrational thing which often lead to destruction. Romeo’s death lead to Juliet’s death. She found

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    tempers will be lost! Warnings about the Capulets. Mercutio tells of all the fights Benvolio has been in- words to do with conflict- foreshadows (predicts) the future fight. Structure of a tragedy- this is the mid-way point. Paragraph Two Tybalt’s entrance- highly dramatic. Think about what we know of Tybalt’s character. Tybalt uses false politeness- looking for Romeo- tension‚ fight will ensue. Tybalt and Mercutio fight with their words. Does Mercutio draw his sword? How would the audience react?

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    Shakespeare is forced to kill off Mercutio "lest he steal the show from the major figures of the plot". His brash attitude draws attention away from the problems of Romeo and Juliet. When Tybalt seeks Romeo in a public street‚ Mercutio challenges him to "couple [his words] with something" and "make it a word and a blow". His recklessness and quick response for something so dangerous is a demonstration of his preferences. However‚ as a kind of side effect‚ his preferences tend to pull the spotlight

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    everything to Romeo was never delivered to him. So Romeo had no idea what was going on causing him to commit suicide. And in the process also causing Juliet to commit suicide. (“Take thou this vial”) Another person to blame is Tybalt. He killed Mercutio causing Romeo to lose it and kill Tybalt (“Oh

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    The Importance of Love There are many different kinds of love throughout the play that William Shakespeare wrote called Romeo and Juliet. Three different kinds of love in the play are romantic love between Romeo & Juliet‚ Friendly love between Mercutio and Romeo‚ and parental love between Nurse & Juliet. The love in this play isn’t always easy for the characters and doesn’t always go their way. “ The course of true love never did run smooth.” The love in this play is also linked to death. Both Romeo

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    The Different Types of Love Present In ‘Romeo and Juliet’ – By William Shakespeare In this assignment I will be looking at the different types of love present in ‘Romeo and Juliet’. This is arguable one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays – famous for the two devoted lovers‚ whose relationship was doomed from the start. But this is not the only type of love that is found in the play as there are strong bonds between parents/carers and children‚ friendship and infatuation which sets the scene at

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    Tybalt to help keep the peace with him. “I do but keep the peace. Put up thy sword‚ or manage to part these men with me.” (1.1.70-71). When Mercutio got in a fight with Tybalt‚ Benvolio tries his best to prevent it. He asks Mercutio to call it a day and go somewhere else since they might run into the Capulet men and start a fight. “I pray thee‚ good Mercutio‚ let’s retire. The day is hot‚ the Capulets‚ abroad: And if we meet we shall not’ scape a brawl‚ for now‚ these hot days‚ is the mad blood stirring

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