This is a subjective question.
Yes, because it was an accident and he didn't mean to do it. No good is served by punishing him in this way.
No, because he was only exiled for seven years and not his entire life. This punishment is atonement for the death, and keeps the killer away from the deceased family for a time so that they will not be frequently reminded of the death.
In antiquity it was common for punishments to be harsh.
Capital punishment in Victorian times was harsh. The era still had hangings but by the time the era was in full swing more transportation to the colonies were carried out as corporal punishments.
Capital punishment refers almost exclusively to harsh punishment meted out such as the death penalty. Corporal punishment, (usually used) when referring to juveniles in school settings, refers to being slapped, spanked or otherwise struck.
harsh laws and punishment
There are rumors of extremely harsh punishment in Iran for theft. However, the current punishment for shoplifting in Iran is jail.
It is called corporal punishment. Capital punishment is execution. That would be a little harsh for bad students
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The prince banishes Romeo from Verona because of his role in Tybalt's death. This punishment is surprising because the prince had previously shown leniency towards Romeo and because banishment is considered a harsh penalty for a young man in love.
God's punishment of?.. If referring to the old testament no. He is a righteous and just God and judges as one.
Slave owners instilled fear into slaves. They would use harsh punishment and death as an example to prevent slaves from trying to escape the plantations.
The Prince banished Romeo from Verona for killing Tybalt. This punishment is surprising because the Prince is typically portrayed as harsh and strict in his judgments, yet he chooses banishment over death as the consequences for Romeo's actions, showing some leniency.