| What does Benvolio try to persuade Mercutio in the streets of the Verona? | On the streets of Verona Benvolio tries to persuade Mercutio that it’s best to stay out of the way of the Capulets and a quarrel, but Mercutio jokingly claims that Benvolio is as much of a quarreler as anyone |
| Even though Tybalt was looking for Romeo at first, what happens? | Tybalt, looking for Romeo, is challenged to a fight by Mercutio, but then Romeo appears |
| Even though Mercutio had challenged Tybalt, who did Tybalt really want to fight? | Tybalt challenges Romeo to fight, Romeo refuses, but Mercutio steps forward and fights Tybalt |
| What happens when Romeo is trying to stop the fight? | As Romeo is trying to stop the fight, Tybalt gives Mercutio a wound, then runs away |
| Does Mercutio die from this wound? | Yes Mercutio dies from this wound |
| After Mercutio dies, what does Romeo do? | Romeo is ashamed of himself for letting Mercutio do the fighting, and when Tybalt returns, Romeo kills him. |
| What does Benvolio have a hard time doing | Benvolio has a hard time getting the dazed Romeo to leave the scene |
| Who tells the Prince what happened? | Benvolio tells the Prince what happened. |
| What does Lady Capulet want? What actually happens? | Lady Capulet wants Romeo’s life, but the Prince levies fines and exiles Romeo |
Romeo and Juliet Act 3, Scene 1
August 31, 2019