In these lines,is reeling from the death of his friend , who likely saves Romeo's life
in his fight with . Romeo is furious with Tybalt, declaring that he is finished with compassion
and respect for this member of 's family and that he will let "fire-eyed fury" guide
his actions instead.
Romeo addresses this line to Tybalt himself. He is
declaring that the world cannot go on with both of them in it. Not only is Tybalt bent on
seeking Romeo's death, but now Romeo feels he must avenge the death that Tybalt has directly
caused. Either Tybalt must die, or Romeo will die trying to kill himor both of them will die in
their fury toward the other.
Unfazed, Tybalt decidedly responds that it is
Romeo who will be the one to join Mercutio in death, and they fight. This results in Tybalt's
death and sets in motion Romeo's banishment. By extension, this also causes his own death via
the conflict...
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