Whenattempts to break up the fight betweenand , he accidentally inhibits Mercutio,
allowing Tybalt to land the fatal blow. Romeo displays his impulsive nature throughout act
three, scene one, when he reacts to Mercutio's murder by immediately fighting Tybalt. Following
Mercutio's death, Romeo says:
"Alive in triumphand
Mercutio slain! Away to heaven, respective lenity,And fire-eyed fury be my conduct now. Now,
Tybalt, take the villain back again That late thou gavest me, for Mercutios soul Is but a
little way above our heads, Staying for thine to keep him company"...
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