How Did Romeo Kill Tybalt's Death
The things that happened before, during, and after Tybalt’s death were both acts of fate and acts of Romeo’s free will, therefore the whole situation is a paradox. Most, but not all of the events leading up to Romeo killing Tybalt was fate simply just setting up a situation where Romeo would have the opportunity to kill Tybalt. All the factors that went into Romeo and Tybalt fighting such as the timing and placement of people and things, and the interactions between people were predetermined with the exception of one or two factors that were results of Romeo’s choice. The actual killing of Tybalt though, unlike the previous events, was completely Romeo’s choice. Romeo may not have chosen to be put in that situation, and may not have been able to control all the
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He chose to act on his emotions, and chose not to consider the consequences of his actions, or consider the fact that Tybalt would be punished by the prince if Romeo had not done anything even though he knew both these things. We are shown that it was Romeo’s choice to kill Tybalt numerous time. Just a couple examples of when we are shown that are when Romeo says, “Either thou or I, or both, must go with him.” (l. 134) and “This shall determine that.” (1. 137) These show that Romeo had the intention of fighting and killing Tybalt so he could avenge Mercutio’s death. Another example for when we are shown that it was Romeo’s choice to kill Tybalt is when Romeo says, “That thou late gavest me, for Mercutio’s soul is but a little way above our heads, staying for thine to keep him company.” (l. 131-133) This shows that Romeo was simply upset about mercutio’s death and just wanted to get justice for his dear friend. One more example for when we are shown that Romeo chose to kill Tybalt is when Romeo says “Away to heaven, respective lenity, and fire-eyed fury be my conduct now.” (l. 128-129) This shows that Romeo is acting rashly and letting his emotions get the best of
He chose to act on his emotions, and chose not to consider the consequences of his actions, or consider the fact that Tybalt would be punished by the prince if Romeo had not done anything even though he knew both these things. We are shown that it was Romeo’s choice to kill Tybalt numerous time. Just a couple examples of when we are shown that are when Romeo says, “Either thou or I, or both, must go with him.” (l. 134) and “This shall determine that.” (1. 137) These show that Romeo had the intention of fighting and killing Tybalt so he could avenge Mercutio’s death. Another example for when we are shown that it was Romeo’s choice to kill Tybalt is when Romeo says, “That thou late gavest me, for Mercutio’s soul is but a little way above our heads, staying for thine to keep him company.” (l. 131-133) This shows that Romeo was simply upset about mercutio’s death and just wanted to get justice for his dear friend. One more example for when we are shown that Romeo chose to kill Tybalt is when Romeo says “Away to heaven, respective lenity, and fire-eyed fury be my conduct now.” (l. 128-129) This shows that Romeo is acting rashly and letting his emotions get the best of