ACT III | RandJ1

JULIET

So many events had happened today. First off I recently got married to the man of my dreams which is Romeo and as I was daydreaming about my love for him my Nurse interrupted me. She kept yelling that “he’s dead, he’s dead” and I got so frightened because I thought she was talking about my Romeo. At that moment I was ready to take my life. If he wasn’t alive anymore, I would have drank a potion of poison for life was no longer worth living. However it wasn’t Romeo who died. My Nurse told me Tybalt, my dear cousin, took the spot in the tomb and Romeo had been banished out of Verona. I didn’t know how to react, who to be mad at but I was overwhelmed by sadness. Just the thought that I would never see Romeo again my one true love. However my Nurse was going to tell Romeo to meet me at my room at night so that I would be able to say my last goodbyes to him. When dawn arose I tried to buy time by saying it was the “nightgale and not the lark that chirp” but it was no use for Romeo. He knew it was a lie. He told me if I wanted him to stay he would, even if it meant death, but the word death scared me enough to urge him to leave and on top of that my Nurse had warned me that my mother was coming. When he was leaving, somehow I got a bad feeling about everything. That I would see Romeo next to Tybalt in the tomb. After Romeo had left, my mother spoke to me about how my father wanted me to get marry to Paris. I didn't want to do it since I am already married to Romeo and being a wife to two men is a huge sin that will buy me a ticket to hell for sure. But she doesn’t know the truth about me and Romeo. I ended up having an argument with my dad but I couldn’t win because he told me if I didn’t marry Paris he would kick me out to the streets and he would never see me as his daughter. All I wanted was to live and love Romeo in peace for he is the only thing I care most about but it will never seem to happen. I have to figure out how I can get out of this mess but I can’t tell anyone when I finally find a solution. I have a lot of thinking to do I hope everything turns out okay at the end, till next time.

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STATUS: “Give me my Romeo; and, when he shall die, Take him and cut him out in little stars, And he will make the face of heaven so fine That all the world will be in love with night”. (R&J,Act 3, Scene 2, line 21-24)

REPLY: This is just another quote to shows how in love Juliet is with Romeo. She says that if they cut him up into little stars he will make the night and heaven so lovely. It shows how hopelessly in love Juliet is with Romeo and she you can see her imagination that she has for him.

STATUS: “Shall I speak ill of him that is my husband? Ah, poor my lord, what tongue shall smooth thy name When I thy three hours’ wife”. (R&J, Act 3, Scene 2, Line 97-99)

REPLY: What I feel like this quote represents is when Juliet was confuse on what to say about Romeo. She could say good things since he had killed her cousin but she didn’t want to say bad things about him because that is her husband. It also states that she only been his wife for three hours.

STATUS: “Thou and my bosom henceforth shall be twain. Ill to the friar to know his remedy. If all fail, myself have power to die”. (R&J, Act 3, Scene 5, Line 241-243)

REPLY: Wow this quote is when Juliet realizes she can't tell anyone her secrets anymore about how she’s going to get out of the love drama. She go the friar to seek for something to help but she also states that is all goes bad she still has the power to take her own life.

the NURSE

Ay, me, hello! These past few days have been eventful, and to start off, my mistress has married to none other than a Montague. Soon afterwards, her lord had slain Tybalt for him having killed his best friend, Mercutio. The name of her new and first husband is the handsomest man in Verona, Romeo. They got married a day after they met. I think that they should have given it more time, but that is just my opinion. Another event that happened was that there was a fight between Tybalt, Mercutio and Romeo. Romeo was trying to be all “lovey-dovey” to Tybalt and then Mercutio got in the way because Romeo was being a big baby and didn’t want to fight Tybalt. So then Mercutio and Tybalt fought, and then Mercutio dies. May he rest in peace. Romeo decided to act out and him and Tybalt fight and then Romeo kills Tybalt and that’s when Romeo goes into “hiding”.

In this event, I think that Romeo should have just talked with Tybalt. If he had done so, I think that things would have turned out better for Tybalt and Mercutio. I would have stepped in and talked to Tybalt to calm him down and tell him to at least hear what Romeo has to say. I think that Tybalt should learn to control his anger. If he had learned to do so then no one would be dead. In these past few days, I think that I have done so much for Juliet and she doesn’t even realize it. I think that Juliet should have more respect for me and for what I have done for her. I think that I have been very helpful and reliable to Juliet.

The day before Romeo left, Juliet told me to bring Romeo into her room to say their last farewells. I told Juliet I might know where Romeo would be and I was only doing what Juliet asked because Romeo is the only person she has affection for. Without me Juliet and Romeo would have no way to communicate with each other without being seen. When I met up with Friar Laurence, Romeo was weeping just like Juliet. After Friar Laurence talked some sense into him, I told Romeo to meet up with Juliet before he leaves. When Romeo climbed out the ladder, King Capulet and Lady Capulet came in. King Capulet forcefully made Juliet accept the marriage proposal of Paris. I thought King Capulet was being too harsh on her but he told me to keep quiet, so I did. I didn’t want to talk back or else the conversation would of escalated so I just said nothing.

Juliet was worried of being married to two men so I told her that since Romeo has banished, it is better if she married with the county. In my opinion, i think she would be happy in this second match but Juliet didn't agree with me and got really mad. My opinion about love is that after it is set on one person, it cannot be erased until that person stops love the beloved. Juliet's love is always and will always be set on Romeo, no one else can get her attention like Romeo does. It has affected her very much during the past few days, she’s more worried than ever and their connection has greatly escalated since Romeo will be leaving Verona.

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STATUS: “Tybalt is gone, and Romeo banished; Romeo that killed him, he is banished” (R&J, III:ii In. 69-70).

REPLY: In this quote, the Nurse is saying that Romeo killed Tybalt and that Tybalt is not dead because of Romeo.

STATUS: “There is no trust, no faith, no honesty in men; all perjured, All forsworn, all naught, all dissemblers. Ah, where is my man? Give me some aqua vitae. These griefs, these woes, these sorrows make me old. Shame to come to Romeo” (R&J, III:ii In. 85-90).

REPLY: In the second quote, it means that men tend to do things out of either, fear, passion or rage, and that is why Tybalt is dead. Romeo killed Tybalt because Tybalt had just killed Romeo’s best friend ,Mercutio, so in this case Romeo acted out in rage. Also in this quote the Nurse is explaining that Romeo shouldn’t have acted this way and that he shouldn’t have killed Tybalt and that now Romeo should be punished for his acts.

STATUS: “Faith, here it is. Romeo is banish’d; and all the world to nothing That he dares ne’er come back to challenge you; Or if he do it needs must be by stealth. Then, since the case so stands as now it doth, I think it best you married with the County. O, he’s a lovely gentleman! Romeo’s a dishclout to him. An eagle ,madam, Hath not so green, so quick, so fair an eye As Paris hath. Beshrew my very heart, I think you are happy in this second match, For it excels your first; or if it did not, Your first is dead- or ‘twere as good as he were As living here and you no use of him” (R&J, III:v In. 213-226).

REPLY: In the final quote, the Nurse is explaining that Romeo is now being banished from Verona and that Juliet might be going with him, but if she were to go with him, she would have to stay in hiding from the Prince for the rest of her life to just be with Romeo. Also, the nurse is explaining that Paris would be a better husband than Romeo. And even though she knows that Juliet is married to Romeo, she still thinks that Paris would be a better suit for Juliet and her family, considering that he isn’t a Montague and that her father thinks that Paris would be a good husband to Juliet. The nurse also explains that Romeo is going to be either dead or banished soon, and she doesn’t want Juliet to leave and be on the run for the rest of her life.

LADY CAPULET

Oh dear, oh dear what ever shall we do! It has been such a terrible day. I am in shock, for my poor brother’s child, our precious Tybalt, has been so mercilessly slain by Montegue’s wicked son, Romeo. That awful child, thank the lord, will no longer terrorize our streets as the Prince has banished him from peaceful Verona forever. My family weeps the loss of yet another of the Capulet house. In the midst of the anguish, Lord Paris (bless his soul that gracious man) had come to visit us about his marriage proposal for Juliet. Unfortunately, Juliet was grieving for our beloved Tybalt, and had sealed herself in her room, barring herself from the world. Due to the tribulation surrounding Tybalt’s murder, we had not spoken to her about the marriage, but we have already arranged for the matrimony to take place the coming Thursday, without her consent. She’s a good daughter, I reasoned that she would obey.

I talked to her that next morning, about the marriage and Juliet had yet to recover from her devastation. I told her plaintively that she needs to take her mind off of grieving because she is getting married. Her reaction to the marriage happening was very odd because she told us that she was not pleased but that she was grateful for what we’re intentions were. I’m not quite sure what is wrong with Juliet! She is making no sense! She should obviously want to get married! Since she had this outbreak my husband, Lord Capulet, told her that she was a spoiled child and had to get married even if she didn’t want to. He also told her to get ready for the wedding because if she did not go willingly he would haul her there in a cart for criminals. And then my husband got so mad he wanted to hit her and they had a heated row over a topic that ought to have been more light hearted, in my opinion. My sweet husband then threatened to kick Juliet out of our home and cut her out of his life financially if she did not marry Paris on the Thursday because he would not break his promise to Paris. Lord Capulet left immediately after this heated argument. When Juliet asked me not to cast her out of the house and if I could make her father delay the marriage for at least a week but if I could a month.I felt so bad. But I had to speak of nothing because I did not want to anger my husband even more. I left then to let Juliet and the nurse talk this out and settle their tempers. I do hope that we can all come to an agreement.

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STATUS: “He is a kinsman to the Montague; Affection makes him false, he speaks not true. Some twenty of them fought in this black strife, And all those twenty could but kill one life. I beg for justice, which thou, Prince, must give. Romeo slew Tybalt; Romeo must not live.”(R&J III;i ln. 169-174)

REPLY: In this quote Lady Capulet is distraught at the news of her nephew’s death. She glorifies how noble the death of her nephew is saying that he fought against 20 people and it was Romeo who finally killed him.

STATUS: “I will, and know her mind early tomorrow; Tonight she’s mewed up to her heaviness.”(R&J III;i ln. 10-11)

REPLY: In this quote you can see that although sometimes it seems that the nurse is more adept to be Juliet’s mother, Lady Capulet still cares deeply for her daughter. And even though she thinks it is her nephew’s death that is the sole reason for Juliet’s sorrow, she is nevertheless very kind and gracious as a mother should be not wanting to press the news of her now arranged marriage with Paris in such troubling times.

STATUS: “Evermore weeping for your cousin’s death? What, wilt thou wash him from his grave with tears? An if thou couldst, thou couldst not make him live. Therefore have done. Some grief shows much of love; But much of grief shows still some want of wit.”(R&J III; v ln.69- 73)

REPLY: Here Lady Capulet is lightly scolding Juliet for all of her sadness, not knowing that she isn’t crying over Tybalt’s death, but her loss of Romeo. We can see she thinks that Juliet is upset about Tybalt when she says, “wilt thou wash him from his grave with tears?” Suggesting of course that Juliet is crying so much that she is trying to flood Tybalt’s grave and wash him out.

STATUS: “Marry, my child, early next Thursday morn The gallant, young, and noble gentleman, The County Paris, at Saint Peter’s Church, Shall happily make thee there a joyful bride.”(R&J III;v ln. 112-115)

REPLY: In this quote Lady Capulet is giving Juliet what she thinks to be joyful news of her marriage to Paris this Thursday, unaware of the outburst soon to come from her daughter Lady Capulet elevates Paris calling him young, gallant, and noble, and most likely makes Juliet even more opposed to the marriage just because that is exactly how Juliet sees Romeo.

FRIAR LAURENCE

Today has been quite a calamity. My poor boy Romeo has gotten himself into a dilemma. He has murdered a Capulet, Juliet’s cousin Tybalt. Now he must disappear from Verona for good if he wishes to not be executed. But by the grace of God, I have conceived a plan, a brilliant one indeed! Romeo must hide in the small town of Mantua and wait for this whole situation to blow over, then he’ll be able to reconcile his friends, blaze his marriage, and beg for forgiveness from the prince. Then he’ll eventually be able to return to Verona where he’ll be together with Juliet and all will be fine. It’s foolproof! I wish Romeo would start acting like more of a man however. He wishes to cry womanish tears instead of dealing with the situation at hand. His bawling reminds me of the cries of a beast. But that doesn’t matter. All will turn out fine so long as Romeo makes it to Mantua.

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STATUS: “I’ll give thee armor to keep off that word; Adversity’s sweet milk, philosophy, To comfort thee, though thou art banished. ” Line 54-56 Act.3 Scene 3

REPLY: In this quote, Friar is basically trying to overcome Romeo’s discomfort by offering him philosophical comfort.

STATUS: “Hold thy desperate hand. Art thou a man? Thy form cries out thou art; Thy tears are womanish,” Line 108-110 Act.3 Scene 3.

REPLY: In this quote, Friar Laurence is talking about how Romeo is crying like a female and ask him If he is a man.

STATUS: “Go get thee to thy love, as was decreed,/ Ascend her chamber, hence and comfort her” (R&J, Act 3:iii ln. 146-147).

REPLY: He tells Romeo to go to Juliet and comfort her because she is hurting since he has to leave and never come back.

LORD CAPULET

These past few days have been quite eventful. My nephew and kinsman, Tybalt, was killed in the streets by Romeo. I can’t believe a Montague has claimed his life- although, should I be surprised? The whole family is reeling, as the ban of violence in the streets has made it a long time since anyone has been killed as a result of my feud. Juliet is especially upset; she’s locked herself in her room and cries so much, she could drown in her own tears. She wouldn’t listen to me, so I tried to get her to come out and talk to Paris, in hopes that he would calm her down, and even if he couldn’t, at least take her off my hands. However, she refused and stay put in her room. Paris is quite understanding of our situation and has agreed to marry Juliet this coming Thursday (although the eager boy told me he wished Thursday were tomorrow). I hope for her own sake that Juliet’s sake, she does not defy me, and goes along. It will be extremely beneficial to our family should she marry Paris, and it would most definitely benefit me to get her out of my house.

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STATUS: “Things have fall’n out, sir, and so unluckily/ That we have had no time to move our daughter.” (Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Scene 4)

REPLY: When I was saying this, I was talking to Paris, and explaining to him our situation. What with Tybalt dying, that filthy Montague that killed him being spared with only exile, we had absolutely no time to console, let alone change our daughter’s mind about marrying Paris. Fortunately, the young man was very understanding and excused it very eloquently, telling me that “these time of woe afford no time to woo.” Paris is really such an upstanding young man, and I wish my daughter were more eager to marry him.

STATUS: “...I think she will be ruled/ In all respects by me; nay more, I doubt it not.” (Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Scene 4)

REPLY: Due to Juliet’s embarrassing actions- namely, defying my authority- I had to explain to Paris that I wanted her to be married off quickly. I will not tolerate a rebellious, or in any way disobedient, daughter. I want a fast union between them so that she can enter his home, and consequently, get out of mine.

STATUS: “...Well, Wednesday is too soon./ A Thursday let it be- a Thursday, tell her,/ She shall be married to this noble earl.” (Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Scene 4)

REPLY: I, in that moment, arranged for Juliet’s wedding to be the upcoming Thursday. I would have had it Wednesday, but I don’t want her to feel rushed. Not to mention the preparations, which could not be completed in only one day. I hoped that Juliet would understand and be appreciative that I gave her extra time to prepare for her wedding. Even if she wasn’t thankful, though, it wouldn’t matter. For am I the lord of the house that she resides in, and thus my word is law to her and anyone else that is living in my property.

STATUS: “...Mistress minion you,/ Thank me no thankings, nor proud me no prouds,/ But fettle your fine joints… to go with Paris… or I will drag thee.” (Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Scene 5, Lines 151-155)

REPLY: Although I am more clear-headed now and regret my temporary burst of anger, I think it was justified. Here is this girl, whom I’ve raised for 12 long years, providing her shelter, food, water, clothing, and she’s defying me! I told her that she is naught but a spoiled child and she ought to prepare herself for the wedding by Thursday, lest I drag her to the damn church myself. I feel as though I should’ve smacked her right there and then, and I nearly did later on, but I restrained myself. I wonder now if I should’ve. As if threatening to kick her out and cut her off wasn’t enough, she still refuses to marry to Paris. Well, any girl that refuses to obey her own father’s rule is no daughter of mine. She’ll see what happens to her should she refuse to marry Paris this Thursday.

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MY NAME

IS CAPULET

WHAT'S ON MY MIND

ROMEO

I had the most wonderful night with my dear Juliet today. I was able to stay by her side and hear her sweet voice. I was able to see my bride once again after getting married. Despite it being hard parting from her to leave for Mantua, I was happy knowing that I was able to see her one last time and keep her company. However, today wasn’t all perfect.

This morning I went to the public square and saw Mercutio, Benvolio, and Tybalt all together. Tybalt seemed angry with me but I did not want to fight him. Not only would it be against the Prince’s orders, but he is part of my family now that I married Juliet and I love him. He still continued asking for a fight while I refused when Mercutio stepped in and fought for me. I told both of them to stop, but they ignored me and brawled. I went between them and before I knew it Tybalt had stabbed Mercutio under my arm. I was shocked and appalled. Mercutio’s last words to me were cold and unforgiving. He cursed both houses and told me that it was under my arm he was killed. All rationality left me when Benvolio said that Mercutio died. I turned to Tybalt and demanded a fight. Either one of us or both will have to go with Mercutio. It was a tough fight to win, but with the thought of my close friend in my head I had to win. Tybalt fell and I stood still, shocked that I had killed one of the most skilled swordsmen in Verona. Then, Benvolio snapped some sense into me and told me to run so that the citizens wouldn’t see me and so I could hide. I followed his orders.

I went to the only safe place I knew, Friar Laurence’s cell. There, I came to a horrible realization. I had killed Tybalt, and I would be lucky if I was able to leave Verona before I was found and executed. I wondered what would become of me. Friar Laurence then told me that I have been exiled by the Prince and would have to leave Verona. I was crestfallen. My emotions overflowed and I couldn’t hold it in anymore. I thought that I might as well die. I was planning on killing myself then and there; cutting any piece of me that belonged to the name Montague. However, Friar Laurence and the Nurse stopped me. They said that if I killed myself I would be killing Juliet who was also blubbering as I. The Friar told me his plan of me going to Mantua, but before going, to meet with my darling Juliet one last time before departing. I agreed and picked myself up from the floor. Finally, I made it to the Capulet’s orchard, Juliet’s room, and spend the whole night with my new beautiful wife who I love to death.

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STATUS: “Tybalt, the reason that I have to love thee,/ Doth much excuse the appertaining rage/

To such a greeting./ Villain am I none./ Therefore, farewell. I see thou know’st me not”

(R&J; III:i ln.57-60).

REPLY: Since I married Juliet a few hours ago, I didn’t want to start a fight with Tybalt because he is was now part of my family. When I said this I wanted Tybalt to know that I have a reason to love him. I didn’t want him to see me as a villain but as a family member. I knew that Tybalt was hotheaded, so I tried to distance myself from the situation. I didn’t want to get in a confrontation with him. Little did I know what was yet to come.

STATUS: Thou canst not speak of that thou dost not feel./ Wert thou as young as I, Juliet thy love,/ An hour but married, Tybalt murdered,/ Doting like me, and like me banished,/ Then mightst thou speak, then mightst thou tear thy hair,/ And fall upon the ground, as I do now,/ Taking the measure of an unmade grave” (R&J; III:iii ln.64-70).

REPLY: Friar Laurence is telling meto stop blubbering? It is only an hour after I married Juliet, and I kill her cousin! Not only that, Mercutio is dead now too! As if things couldn’t get worse, the Prince has banished me, so I can no longer see my beautiful Juliet! I am absolutely sure that nothing like this has happened to Friar Laurence. If this had happened to him instead of me, hewould be crying on the ground too! Friar Laurence cannot possiblyunderstand the intense anguish and misery that I feel right now.

STATUS: “ Let me be ta’en, let me be put to death./ I am content, so thou wilt have it so./I’ll say yon grey is not the morning’s eye,/ ’Tis but the pale reflex of Cynthia’s brow;/ Nor that is not the lark whose notes do beat/ The vaulty heaven so high above our heads./ I have more care to stay than will to go./ Come, death, and welcome! Juliet wills it so? How is’t, my soul? Let’s talk; it is not day” (R&J, III: v ln.17-25).

REPLY: If Juliet’s wants me to stay in her room, so be it. I’ll play along with her and say that it isn’t daytime yet to stay by her side. That the bird that we hear outside is the nightingale telling us it is still night, and that the moon is still up, and that the larks are not yet singing their morning song. I’m happy here with my wife Juliet and will welcome the possibility of being captured and even death if it means being able to stay and talk to her with just us two. If this makes Juliet satisfied I will not complain because I love her I want to be with her as long as I can before departing to Mantua.

STATUS: “Farewell!/ I will omit no opportunity/ That may convey my greetings, love, to thee” (R&J, III: v In. 48-50).

REPLY: Even though I have to leave to Mantua, I won’t miss any chance sending my precious Juliet greetings and love. I want her to know that I am here for her and I love her very dearly. Juliet is my everything. I was, at first, devastated that I was exiled from Verona, but at least I was able to see my Juliet’s beautiful face one last time. She is my beloved wife, and I am very glad that I was able to spend a whole night with her side by side.

MERCUTIO

Hey guys as you can see here I got a small scratch from this little cat fight with Tybalt. It started to bleed a lot but no big deal. It won’t cause a bad injury, cause it's not that serious or anything. It just led to me bleeding out a lot and I kinda died. I blame the lovesick Romeo because he has caused this fight because I was protecting him from the King of Cats. This pointless feud has taken my life and has taken many others. It's shameful to die from a small fight with a capulet, knowing that I could easily win it but Romeo was to weak. He was too scared to face Tybalt, too busy talking about love. Choosing love over another, a friend, a brother someone he's known for many years, but chooses one that he's known for a day or two. It has taken my life.

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STATUS: “A plague o’ both your houses! They have made worms’ meat of me.”

REPLY: Mercutio before his death, curses the two houses because it's their fault that he died. This feud has embarrassed him and shamed his death which should have been honored. It beat him down to where he was as easily killed as a worm.

STATUS: “Ask me for tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man. I am peppered, I warrant, for this world.

REPLY: Mercutio tells Romeo that if he wants to find him, he will either find a serious man or a dead one. He uses the word “grave” as a double meaning. One meaning serious, and another relating to a tombstone grave, which usually corresponds with death. His next sentence is his frustration with the battle. By “peppered,” he means humiliated and beaten down. He wants “warrant for this world,” which is justice from this world for him. He wants justice after being unfairly caught in a hot-blooded feud between two houses.

STATUS: “Good King of Cats, nothing but one of your nine lives. That I mean to make bold withal, and, as you shall use me hereafter, dry-beat the rest of the eight.”

REPLY: Mercutio is saying that he will take one of Tybalt’s lives (because it is believed that cats have nine lives) and severely injure the other eight he has, to make him weak. Tybalt is the King of Cats because he is a very fast, skilled fighter which is as agile as a cat.

TYBALT

What a day it has been today. I went looking for Romeo to confront him about crashing my uncle’s party. I looked all throughout town and finally, I saw some Montagues. Them being Benvolio and Mercutio, I went up to them and asked where Romeo is. Mercutio started mocking me and making fun of me which made me very angry. But then the man I came looking for showed up, Romeo. Mercutio still was twisting up my words, saying things I never said, mocking me. Than Romeo came up to me and said the weirdest thing. He was telling me that he loves me so I have to get rid of my anger. I didn’t understand what this meant but I was so angry I didn’t care. I don’t care about love especially if it's from the rival house, the only love I care about is my families, no one else. I had to fight, not thinking about anything. I just wanted to fight Romeo, but he was acting all scared even his friends were calling him a coward. All of a sudden Mercutio draws his sword and calls me the King of Cats provoking me to fight. I drew my sword as well and we began fighting. I was having a good fight with Mercutio, I was very strong. While we were fighting all you could hear was the coward Romeo telling Benvolio to beat down our swords, to stop the fight. Romeo, being the coward he is, held Mercutio allowing me to get a hit, once the fight starts, it doesn’t stop till a life is lost. While Romeo held Mercutio I stabbed Mercutio under Romeo's arm and then fled before the prince came. The prince would have executed me so I fled as soon as I can. I later came back to kill the man I originally wanted to, Romeo. Romeo was angry, the death of his friend made the coward in him disappear. He finally drew his sword and we fought. We fought for several minutes, I was using my fighting style, he was using his. Then I made the wrong move, and I felt a pain in my chest, I looked down and saw a sword impaled in my chest. I couldn’t believe it, I was just stabbed, I lost, this is crazy, I never lose. Next thing you know It I fell on the ground, I felt cold, I saw a bright light. I didn’t know what was happening, finally, my eyes closed and that was it.

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STATUS: “You shall find me apt enough to that, sir an you will give me occasion.” ( R & J 3:1 Ln: 37-38)

REPLY: Tybalt is saying that he will be up to fight if Mercutio wants to start a fight. Tybalt is not afraid to fight and he is almost like trying to scare Mercutio of a little bit by telling him that he isn’t afraid to fight and he won’t hold back. This is important because Tybalt is almost foreshadowing that there is going to be a fight in the future.

STATUS: “Boy this shall not excuse the injuries that thou hast done to me; therefore turn and draw” (R & J 3:1 Ln: 61-62)

REPLY: Tybalt is saying that Romeo’s apology won’t be accepted because Romeo says that he loves Tybalt, but Tybalt won’t take that, the only thing he will take is Romeo’s blood. This quote is important because this shows that Tybalt is not going to back down even if its Romeo after his apology, this as well shows that there is going to be a fight because Tybalt is out for blood.

STATUS: “Well, peace be with you, sin. Here comes my man.” (R & J 3:1 Ln: 51)

REPLY: Tybalt is Telling Mercutio that he is done talking to him and that he sees his man, Romeo in which he is going to fight to the death. This quote is important because this shows once again that Tybalt wants to fight somebody, and that somebody is Romeo. This quote is also what lead to the conflict with Romeo having to leave and Tybalt being dead. Tybalt’s cockyness leads hi to being dead and attempting to kill Romeo.

STATUS: “Romeo, the love I bear thee can afford no better term than this: thou art a villain.” (R & J 3:1 Ln: 55-56)

REPLY: Tybalt is explaining to Romeo that the amount love that he has for Romeo is so little that he sees no better way to deal with the situation besides fighting which is what Tybalt is going to do. After that, Tybalt calls Romeo a villain, because Romeo means nothing but a target for death to him. Tybalt couldn’t care less about what happens to Romeo, as long as he is dead, Tybalt is happy. This is an important quote because now we know for sure that something is about to go down, something is about to happen. This is the line that tells us that Romeo and Tybalt are gonna fight.