... ; an insult to Tybalt's pride. After a series of events, Mercutio is killed by Tybalt, and Romeo, not being able to stand the shame, decides to kill Tybalt. "This gentleman, the prince's near ally, My very friend, hath got his mortal hurt In my behalf; my reputation stain'd," proclaims Romeo (Romeo and Juliet, Act 3.3). The ego of Tybalt and Romeo were the ... ...
... Romeo realises that he has killed Tybalt he says "oh, I am a fortunes fool." What he means by this is a fool for killing Tybalt and realises the consequences for it "the prince will doom thee death if thou art taken". The audience are left wondering if Romeo will do as Benvolio says "Romeo, away be gone!" and what will happen to Romeo ... ...
... presence of guns and violent fighting in public streets. We are shocked by the unlawfulness of the young adults and the lack of punishment enforced for their behaviour. Although the prince is symbolic of governing power, in essence he can do little to control the corruption of his people. Luhrmann shows that every society needs to be governed by law and ... ...
... words. However when Tybalt came across Mercutio at a chance meeting, it was human responsibility that led to the killings as well as Romeo's crime, yet fate took a chance and the Prince ordered banishment over the death penalty. More fate was enforced when the message from Friar Lawrence regarding the fake death of Juliet did not get through to her anxious husband ... ...
