Romeo's Punishment is Fair

Stephanie Mondik


     Romeos punishment was indeed, severe enough because Tybalt just killed Mercutio which was Romeos best friend and Romeo killed Tybalt out of self defense and revenge. Also Romeo was trying to prove to Tybalt that Romeo wasn't just some lousy boy and he could fight and protect his friends just as good as Tybalt could so they fought and Romeo ended up killing Tybalt. "Thou wretched boy, that didst consort him here, Shalt with him hence."(Act 3, scene 1) This quote describes what Tybalt is saying to Romeo which makes Romeo mad and then they start fighting and Romeo ends up killing Tybalt. That is why Romeo's punishment was severe enough. Stephanie Mondik

Upholding the law

                 Romeo in Romeo and Juliet had an unfair punishment because he killed Tybalt in self defense, he was too upset about Mercutio's death, and the government would have sentenced Tybalt to death.  If Romeo did not kill Tybalt, Tybalt would have killed him.  Tybalt said "Thou wretched boy, that didst consort him here, shalt with him hence" (III, i, 126-127).  This suggests that Tybalt wants Romeo to follow Mercutio to his grave.   Consequently, Romeo was upset about Mercutio being murdered.  Romeo elucidates that he is angry, "Alive, in triumph, and Mercutio slain. Away to heaven respective lenity, and fire-eyed fury be my conduct now" (III, i, 118-120).  Moreover, the government would have sentenced Tybalt to death, Romeo just did it for them.  Prince says "Romeo slew him, he slew Mercutio.  Who now the price of his dear blood doth owe" (III, i, 178-179).  The government implies that Romeo could not be killed for Tybalt's death because Tybalt would have been killed anyway.  Romeo should have never been punished for killing Tybalt in self defense and upholding the law.

Romeo's Punishment Just or Unjust?

In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Romeo's punishment is fair because Tybalt killed Mercutio, Romeo fled the scene, and Romeo added to the violence.

For example Tybalt killed Mercutio, "Tybalt under Romeo's arm thrusts Mercutio in..."(III, I, 85-86)
Tybalt murdering Mercutio clarifies how Romeo's banishment is fair. Tybalt was a murderer and Romeo gave him his sentence informally and before a trial so Rmeo would deserve banishment but not death.

Despite Romeo killing a murderer he still fled the scene, "Romeo, away, be gone, The citizens are up, and Tybalt slain!" (III, I, 138-139) Romeo fleeing mekes him unable to defend himself or give clarification making him seem as though he has done more than kill Tybalt. Because of his feleeing and not giving clarification banishment seems fair enough because he may have done more.

Romeo added to the already strenuous violence, "...Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean..." ( prologue I, i, 4) There is already much violence conveyed between the two houses and Romeo added on to it. In order to lower the amount of violence banishment would help and would not involve another death.

The preceding factors give evidence on why Romeo's punishment was fair and not greater or lesser.

Romeos unfair punishment.

In William Shakespeares book ( Romeo and Juliet) Romeo kills Tybalt since Tybalt killed Mercutio.

The punishment Romeo is getting is not fair. Because, Tybalt wanted to fight it was his idea and he killed Mercutio when he was supposed to fight with Romeo so technically its not Romeos fault he raged and attacked Tybalt.Although Romeo did not start the fight Tybalt did Romeo was only trying to get revenge for his friend Mercutio.Clearly Romeo never wanted to start a fight with Tybalt since he is the husband of Tybalts cousin ( Juliet) but he fought because he got mad Tybalt slaughtered Mercutio.On the other hand, Romeo has lived all his life in fair Verona it is his home.
" Tybalt, the reason that I have to love thee doth much excuse the appertaining rage to such a greeting: villain am I none, therefore farewell. I see thou knowest me not" Act 3 Scene 1.

Romeo's punishment

Romeo managed to kill the Capulet tybalt in act of revenge for killing  mercutio. Once the prince found out he decided to banish romeo for his violent act. Personally i agree with the princes decision. Although he did kill tybalt. he brought his own death upon himself. By killing mercutio because romeo wouldn't fight him, in romeos revenge he fought tybalt and avenged mercutios death. So since it wasn't just a act of hate and being aggressive romeo got punished with banishment,  but was a bit of a cry baby about it. "Banishment? How can one be banished from there love", this is what romeo was saying to the frier after he learned he was going to be banished. Instead of death romeo was given a better punishment, and got lucky it wasn't death. So yes being banished from his love is good enough.

Romeo's Fair Treatment

Romeo's punishment is fair. He did kill Tybalt, consequently the prince sentenced him to banishment from Verona. Benvolio suggests, "Romeo, away, be gone, the citizens are up, and Tybalt slain! Stand not amazed. The Prince will doom thee death if thou art taken. Hence, be gone, away!" Romeo only killed Tybalt because he just killed Mercutio, his best friend. Despite his actions, Romeo's whole life is in Verona because of Juliet, banishment is worse than death for him. No one should have their life taken away which is why this treatment is fair. He should be grateful the prince was merciful.

Romeos punishment fair or unfair?

I think that Romeos punishment of being banished is completely fair. In fact he should have died. An eye for an eye is how I see it, or in this case one life for another life. Romeo should be thankful that he is still alive, and not joining Tybalt in the ground. The prince was too easy on him. Romeo still gets to enjoy everything in life just somewhere else. the only thing that he is missing out on is family, which can just move with him. Romeo killed another human being, so Romeo should die too.

Romeos Punishment was fair

Romeo being banished was fair. He acted upon the Princes statement. Romeo and built up rage from past events. Tybalt and Romeo always had disagreements and they hate each other because they are of different families. When Tybalt killed Mercutio Romeo did not have to interfere, he could have let the prince deal with him. Instead Romeo snapped and went to find Tybalt and kill him. Romeo's Punishment was fair and he deserved what he got.

The Struggle

I believe that it was fair that Romeo was banished. Considering that he was causing issues and conflicts within the city of Verona. A Montague loving a Capulet was too much violence for this town. Giving Romeo the death penalty would be a little extreme. He deserves a second chance, he couldn't help who he fell in love with. Though Romeo murdered Tybalt, he doesn't deserve revenge. Banishing Romeo to another city would be the proper appropriate thing to act on. The more kills the more conflict, and that is what they are trying to get rid of by sending Romeo away. Juliet loves Romeo so will she think anything they do to Romeo is fair? Probably not but its because they are in love. I am going to predict that Juliet runs with Romeo, and they live in another town together. Romeo's punishment is fair because he deserves a second chance, he killed out of emotions, and he fell in love with the wrong last name. Romeo is probably struggling with having to leave his wife, but its the right thing to do for everyone. Hopefully she follows him, because this is a strong thing for him to do. It shows character. No matter what Romeo and Juliet will always find a way to be together, whatever that means, takes, or requires they will do what they need to do. So Romeo got the easy way out, but he doesn't really know it yet. Romeo got a fair punishment, banishment. "Women may fall when there is no strength in men", (Act 11). 
"My only love sprang from my only hate", (Act 1, Scene 1).

Romeo's Punishment

In the book Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare I think Romeo's punishment is not fair. First of all, Tybalt killed Mercutio, thus enraging Romeo and making Romeo want vengeance so he killed Tybalt making it fair because one person from each house died so its even. The book describes "Alive, in triumph, and Mercutio slain. Away to heaven respective lenity, And fire-eyed fury be my conduct now! Now Tybalt, take the Villian back again that late thou gav'st me, for Mercutio's soul is but a little way above our heads, Staying for thine to keep him company. Either thou, or I, or both must go with him."(Act III, Scene 1, Line 120-125) This shows that Romeo is mad and wants vengeance for Tybalt killing his friend. Second, Its like an eye for an eye, therefore If Tybalt kills Mercutio than Tybalt has to die for it. Last, Romeo is only banished because Montague said to the prince "That's what you would have done.", making the Prince think that is an offense, he punishes Romeo for it. In conclusion, all these reason make up for why Romeo shouldn't be punished for what he has done to Tybalt.

Was Romeo's Punishment Fair? OR Not?

                  Devin Gutierrez

              12/16/13

              P. 4(B)

                 Yes, Romeo's punishment is fair. This is so because he wasn't in the first fight in Act I. "O where is Romeo, saw you him today? Right I'm glad he was not at this fray." (Act I,i, 110-115) This quote ignites the idea that Romeo was not at the fight in act 1. His punishment is also fair to me because although he killed Tybalt, it was out of anger, and was his first kill. The prince was kind and took this into consideration that if Romeo were to kill another then indeed he would be sentenced to death, but instead he was kind and only banished Romeo. Nevertheless Romeo's banishment was fair because he is a good kid, or a peaceful guy.

YES

Romeo's punishment was fair because if the prince wanted to, he could have had him executed. He could be dead. another reason it was fair is because he would be able to see Juliet. if he was dead, he would not be able to see her ever again. the last reason is because any other person would have been executed because murder is illegal, Romeo was spared."hold thy desperate hand. Art thou mad!?" (III,III,112-113) Even the priest thinks Romeo got extremely lucky.