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Differences Between Romeo And Juliet Act 3

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Act three of Romeo and Juliet begin out in the streets. Benvolio and Mercutio wait around for Romeo to show up. Then, Tybalt and other servants appear and make it plain that he is searching for Romeo. Tybalt wants to pay Romeo back for sneaking into the Capulet’s masked party. When Romeo arrives, Benvolio and Mercutio teased Tybalt. Tybalt then challenges Romeo to a fight. Romeo denies the challenge, because of the recent marriage, they are now related. Mercutio calls Romeo a coward for denying the fight. So, Mercutio and Tybalt start fighting. Romeo then tries and separate, and in the middle of that, Tybalt stabs Mercutio. Mercutio then runs away. Romeo seeks to persuade Mercutio that it will be okay, but they both know he will likely die.

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