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Romeo refused to fight Tybalt because he was secretly married to Tybalt's relative Juliet. His friend Mercutio didn't know this and took up Tybalt's challenge instead, thinking Romeo was being a coward and got killed for his trouble.
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What does Mercutio think is the reason Romeo doesn't want to fight?
He thinks Romeo is a coward.
In Romeo and Juliet trace the sequence of events that begins with Tybalt's insult to Romeo and ends with Tybalt's death and Romeo's banishment?
Romeo refuses to fight Tybalt. Mercutio steps in for Romeo and fights Tybalt. Romeo steps between them, trying to stop the fight. Tybalt stabs Mercutio. Mercutio curses both the Capulets and Montagues. Mercutio dies. Romeo is enraged and decides to fight Tybalt. Romeo kills Tybalt, then he runs. Prince Escalus comes to the scene. He announces Romeo's banishment.
Who starts the fight that ends with Romeo fleeing the city?
Mercutio starts the fight that ends with Romeo fleeing the city.
What causes the fatal sword fight between mercutio and Tybalt in scene one?
Tybalt is angry because Romeo and his friends (including Mercutio) crashed the Capulet party, and really angry because Lord Capulet wouldn't allow Tybalt to throw them out of the party. Tybalt tries to get Romeo to swordfight with him, but Romeo (who is by now secretly married to Tybalt's cousin Juliet) refuses and tries to make peace with Tybalt. Mercutio is enraged that his cousin Romeo won't fight, and says that if Romeo won't fight Tybalt then he will. Tybalt and Mercutio begin swordfighting. Romeo, still trying to achieve a peaceful solution, jumps between the two and tries to push Mercutio safely away from Tybalt. This makes it impossible for Mercutio to use his sword to defend himself. Tybalt, seeing Mercutio's chest exposed under Romeo's upraised arm, fatally stabs the defenseless Mercutio.
What happens when Tybalt and Mercutio fight?
When Tybalt and Mercutio fight, romeo trys to defend Mercutio but ends up having him killed. Mercutio dies from Tybalt bringing the sword from under Romeo and stabbing Mercutio.
What does reason mercutio think is the reason Romeo refuses to fight?
Mercutio thinks that Romeo will not fight Tybalt because he is afraid of him.
How does Mercutio react to Romeo refusing to fight Tybalt?
Mercutio believes Romeo has become feminine after falling in love, but he quickly moves to fight Tybalt when Romeo refuses.
Who takes Romeo's place in a fight and is mortally wounded in romeo and Juliet?
His name is Mercutio. Mercutio is a friend of Romeo's and a relative of the Prince's. He does not exactly take Romeo's place in a fight: Tybalt wants to have a fight with Romeo but Romeo refuses to fight him. Mercutio, who has been taunting Tybalt right along, thinks it a shame that there is to be no fight and is disappointed in Romeo for refusing to take part, so he challenges Tybalt himself.
What does Mercutio think is the reason Romeo doesn't want to fight?
He thinks Romeo is a coward.
When Romeo refuses to fight who decides to defend his honor for him?
Mercutio decides to defend Romeo's honor by fighting Tybalt in his place. This leads to a tragic turn of events that ultimately results in Mercutio's death and Romeo's banishment.
In Romeo and Juliet trace the sequence of events that begins with Tybalt's insult to Romeo and ends with Tybalt's death and Romeo's banishment?
Romeo refuses to fight Tybalt. Mercutio steps in for Romeo and fights Tybalt. Romeo steps between them, trying to stop the fight. Tybalt stabs Mercutio. Mercutio curses both the Capulets and Montagues. Mercutio dies. Romeo is enraged and decides to fight Tybalt. Romeo kills Tybalt, then he runs. Prince Escalus comes to the scene. He announces Romeo's banishment.
Who picks a fight with Tybalt?
Romeo picks a fight with Tybalt in Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet" after Tybalt insults him and his friends at a party. Tybalt challenges Romeo to a duel, but Romeo refuses to fight. This leads to Mercutio, Romeo's friend, stepping in and fighting Tybalt instead, resulting in tragic consequences.
What does mercutio do in act 3 of romeo and Juliet?
In Act 3 of Romeo and Juliet, Mercutio becomes engaged in a fight with Tybalt, Juliet's cousin. He defends Romeo and insults Tybalt, which escalates the conflict and ultimately leads to his death at the hands of Tybalt. His death sets off a series of events that culminate in tragedy for both Romeo and Juliet.
Who starts the fight that ends with Romeo fleeing the city?
Mercutio starts the fight that ends with Romeo fleeing the city.
What causes the fatal sword fight between mercutio and Tybalt in scene one?
Tybalt is angry because Romeo and his friends (including Mercutio) crashed the Capulet party, and really angry because Lord Capulet wouldn't allow Tybalt to throw them out of the party. Tybalt tries to get Romeo to swordfight with him, but Romeo (who is by now secretly married to Tybalt's cousin Juliet) refuses and tries to make peace with Tybalt. Mercutio is enraged that his cousin Romeo won't fight, and says that if Romeo won't fight Tybalt then he will. Tybalt and Mercutio begin swordfighting. Romeo, still trying to achieve a peaceful solution, jumps between the two and tries to push Mercutio safely away from Tybalt. This makes it impossible for Mercutio to use his sword to defend himself. Tybalt, seeing Mercutio's chest exposed under Romeo's upraised arm, fatally stabs the defenseless Mercutio.
What happens when Tybalt and Mercutio fight?
When Tybalt and Mercutio fight, romeo trys to defend Mercutio but ends up having him killed. Mercutio dies from Tybalt bringing the sword from under Romeo and stabbing Mercutio.
Does Romeo fight Tybalt?
Tybalt challenges Romeo to a duel. But Romeo refuses. Mercutio is horrified at what he thinks is Romeo's cowardice, and challenges Tybalt to a duel on Romeo's behalf. Romeo tries to break up the fight, and Mercutio is killed. Tybalt meanwhile has run away. Tybalt comes back (we are not told why) and Romeo attacks him. Romeo kills Tybalt. Romeo is now technically guilty of murder, and must leave Verona immediately. 'Oh I am Fortune's fool.' he shouts.
