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Relationship Between Romeo And Juliet

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On May 25th, 1591, Romeo Montague killed Tybalt Capulet in a bloody sword fight in the town square. Tybalt is the nephew of Lord and Lady Capulet and the cousin of Juliet Capulet. Tybalt had returned to the public place around 3:30 that afternoon. Romeo was angry with Tybalt for killing Mercutio after Mercutio had tried to defend Romeo. Romeo goaded Tybalt saying, “Alive in triumph - and Mercutio slain! / Away to heaven, respective lenity, / And fire-eyed fury be my conduct now.” Romeo says that he would let rage guide his actions from now on and then starts to fight Tybalt. Tybalt is stabbed and killed, although he fought with Herculean strength. The Prince of Escalus punished Romeo accordingly and sentenced Romeo to banishment. Tybalt
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