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Assigning responsibility for the death of Romeo and Juliet is not a particularly productive pastime, but there are certainly two people whose rash actions push the plot toward its grim conclusion. One is Mercutio who, while knowing that it is illegal to fight in the street, and having no particular reason to fight Tybalt, nevertheless engages in a fight with him and continues in it notwithstanding the protests of his friends. Swords are sharp pointy things that can cause a lot of damage, even by accident, and should be treated with caution. Mercutio doesn't do that, and it costs him and ultimately Tybalt and Romeo.

The other is Romeo. When Balthazar brings the news to him he asks whether there has been any word from the friar. He knows there must be more to this story. The friar is his friend and confidant and would be able to provide information about Juliet's death. But no, Romeo is so desperate to play the tragic hero, he can't wait to get the information which would enable him to make a proper decision. All he would have to do is to stop for a bit just outside of the town walls and send Balthazar in to fetch the friar.

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