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What motive does romeo have for not wanting to fight who else knows about this motive?
Romeo does not want to fight Tybalt because he is Romeo's wife's cousin. But Tybalt does not know this, and neither does anyone else except Juliet, the Nurse and the Friar.
Why is Romeo not ready to face Tybalt in a duel?
The first time he hears that Tybalt wants to fight him in a duel, Tybalt is his cousin by marriage, although only Romeo knows this.
What does Romeo know that Tybalt does not?
Juliet does not know about all of those things we just saw happen in Act 3 Scene 1: the fight between Tybalt and Mercutio, the fight between Tybalt and Romeo, Tybalt's death, and Romeo's banishment.
Why does mercutio stand up to fight Tybalt when romeo wont?
Mercutio is quite happy to fight Tybalt, who he dislikes intensely. Romeo is trying to avoid fighting Tybalt because he is Romeo's wife's cousin (although Tybalt does not know this and in fact never knows it). Mercutio has no such family ties.
How does romeo react when Tybalt and mercutio start fighting?
He wants to stop the fight because he knows he must not hurt Tybalt because he is now related to him, and Mercutio is his friend.
How does Mercutio use an allusion to incite Tybalt to fight him in Act 3 scene 1?
Mercutio compares Tybalt to "Queen Mab" in Act 3 Scene 1, insinuating that Tybalt is small and insignificant like the fairy. This allusion provokes Tybalt's pride and leads to their altercation as Tybalt feels insulted and is driven to defend his honor.
Why was romeo banished from his city?
Prince Escalus banned fighting in Verona and enforced the punishment of death. Mercutio and Tybalt were fighting and Romeo came in between them to try and stop them. Tybalt reached under Romeo and stabbed Mercutio, killing him. Mercutio was a good friend of Romeos, so Romeo fought against Tybalt and killed him. Prince Escalus found out but did not sentence Romeo to death because he knew Romeo had good intentions and Mercutio was related to the Prince; instead he banished Romeo to Mantua where he would live forever.
Why did Tybalt need to find Romeo in Scene 4 of Act 2?
In this scene Tybalt seeks Romeo because he is mad at Romeo for being at the party at the Capulet house, and wants revenge. In the play, this is the only reason but in the movie, Tybalt is mad at Romeo because he knows Juliet is falling for him.
When romeo enters what does Tybalt call him and what is romeo response?
Tybalt calls him a "villain". Normally this would be enough for Romeo to start a fight with him. However, Romeo calmly replies that although Tybalt may not know the reason why Romeo is not going to take offence to that word, it is enough that he knows that the reason exists. He continues, "Villain am I none. I see you know me not."
Is mercutio right in defending his friend?
Mercutio had every intention of fighting with the Capulets and especially with Tybalt long before Romeo shows up. "Couple it with something--make it a word and a blow" is about as provocative as you can get. He's looking for a fight but Tybalt is only interested in Romeo. Romeo does not need defending (although in the 1996 movie it's played that way) from a physical assault by Tybalt. Mercutio may be making like he's defending Romeo's honour but he's really satisfying his own desire to fight with Tybalt. Romeo knows full well that his honour is best served by not fighting with his kinsmen (which since his marriage includes Tybalt) and he does not need help. Mercutio was wrong to get involved.
How does Tybalt react when he sees Romeo at the Capulet party?
Mercutio is spoiling for a fight with Tybalt. When Tybalt asks if he can have a word with Mercutio, Mercutio says "Why not couple it with something? Why not make it a word and a blow?" He is asking Tybalt to slap him, to challenge him to a fight. Tybalt says he would be happy to, but right now he has other fish to fry.
Why did Escalus not sentence Romeo to death in keeping with his speech in act 1?
The Prince knows that Benvolio is a trustworthy witness, despite what Lady Capulet has to say. He knows that Tybalt was the one looking for a fight and that Romeo tried to avoid it at first. Romeo only got involved after Mercutio's death, at which time Tybalt's life was forfeit to the law anyway by the same proclamation. All of these matters go in mitigation of the sentence, which is why the Prince does not sentence Romeo to death.
