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Juliet: The Fight Between Romeo And Juliet

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Feuds between the Capulets and the Montagues continue in Acts III and IV. First, within scene one a fight between Mercutio and Romeo against Tybalt breaks out. Feuds are shown here because of how Mercutio purposely mocks the Capulets to the point of Tybalt wanting to fight him. When Mercutio says “Here’s my fiddlestick; here’s that shall make you dance. Zounds, consort!” (3.1.49-50), he is instigating a fight. Second, I believe the Prince’s decision to exile Romeo was influenced by feuds. The prince probably knew if he executed Romeo the Montagues would call for the blood of lady Capulet for who specifically asked for Romeo to be killed. The prince saying “And for that offense immediately do we exile him hence.” (3.2.196-197), exhibits how

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