is so
spoiling for a fight that he can said to be responsible for 's deaths. However, I would call him
a catalyst rather the responsible party: he hardly forces the two young
lovers to kill themselves, which is their own decision. However, he sets in motion a string of
events that ended in their deaths.
Tybalt wants to fight , and when he meets
him on the streets of Verona, he tries to bait him into a battle. Romeo, having just secretly
married Tybalt's cousin, , does everything he can to avoid a fight. , however, is spoiling for
some swordplay, so he decides to engage Tybalt. Romeo interferes to try to stop the fight, but
he only distracts Mercutio, which allows Tybalt the chance for the sword thrust that kills him.
Romeo feels responsible for his dear friend's death, so he kills Tybalt. As a result, he is
banished from Verona.
From that point on, a series of mishaps ensue that
lead the lovers to...
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