1. ( Scene 1 ) As it the sun robbed the citizen's of Verona of its cool fresh air, the sun beat down on Mertucio and Benvolio's heads. Hotter and hotter it got, irritating them. Since they were irritated, the Capulets, Tybalt, came by and teased Mertucio about his behavior. That sparked the flame between them, which made the begin a dual. They fought and Romeo tried to stop them, but in the middle of the fight Tybalt stabbed Mertucio. The death of Mertucio made Romeo angry, so Romeo fought Tybalt and took his life. Since Romeo was involved in the fight, he was banned by the prince from Verona.
3. Why did the nurse seem confused about her position when she found out Romeo was banned from Verona? She seemed to take Romeo's side, and then she took Paris's side. Did she like Paris or Romeo? Does she like Romeo on the inside for his looks and self. Does she like Paris for his money, or did she want both and didn't know which to chose?
7. Romeo must die. A life for a life. Romeo has taken the life of my Tybalt, therefore he must die. For the law to be followed, the son of the Montagues has to be taken. Why does the prince spare his life and just ban him from Verona? It doesn't make sense. The one who starts a fight and disturbs the peace in Verona will have his or her life taken from them. Since Romeo has done what the law is present to prevent, he must die.
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In response to your #3, she did seem a bit fickle. I believe the Nurse changed her mind about Romeo because she had Juliet's best interest at hand. She was only thinking of Juliet's happiness and with her husband banned, she should marry Paris, someone her parents would approve of where their marriage wouldn't be a secret. With Paris, she could forget about Romeo and the pain he caused her.
In response to your #7, sure Romeo did kill Tybalt, but remember, Romeo killed the murderer of Mercutio who happens to be the Prince's cousin. Romeo just did what the law should've done anyway, according to Montague. With that reason and maybe because Romeo avenged the Prince's cousin, he was given a more lenient punishment.
3. The nurse seemed to be indecisive about which suitor is more fit for Juliet. Although I am sure the Nurse cares for Juliet, she really gives no help to Juliet. She doesn't stand behind her decisions and only wants to please others.I think she said Paris was better only because Lord and Lady Capulet already arranged the marriage and she didn't want to anger them.
7. I understand why you think Romeo deserves to die. He killed Tybalt without the consent of the law. He was not exempt from the prince's ruling. He should deserve the death penalty. However, he was not there when this ruling was made and he was never informed of the situation. Also, the prince took the death of Tybalt too personal and was too lenient in his punishment.
You asked very interesting questions. Why does the nurse seem to change her mind about Romeo? First she said a lot of positive things about Romeo. Now she tells Juliet that Paris is the better bet. I think the Nurse just wants to be an impact on Juliet's life since her mother doesn't care too much for her.
I like the words you used to describe the fight scene: "robbed the citizens of Verona of their cool fresh air," and "sparked the flame,". I alsoagree with you in question 3. I like how you thought about it. Did the nurse like traits in both Paris and Romeo? That is a question I would like to have answered too. Your description of Capulet's wife's speech describes her well, especially in the second sentence you used: "a life for a life,". Direct, not to be fooled around with: Mrs. Capulet.
I feel as though the Nurse almost betrayed or abandoned Juliet in her time of greatest need. She goes to great lengths to facilitate the marriage but stops helping Juliet as soon as Romeo is banished.
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