... become commonplace and accepted. The guns are carried by everyone and are easily accessible. As Mercutio jests with the waiter, both pull out their weapons, almost as if it were a game. The setting also conveys the physical deterioration in society. The buildings, especially the stage, are crumbling and worn down. The carnival in the background, usually a place bustling with children and ... and Capulets are powerful business families, yet in their greed for false materialistic values, they are unaware of the need for love and true happiness. This is highlighted in the final death scene...

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