Mercutio Monologue

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I write thee to ask thy forgiveness and pardon. I wish that I could undo what has been done to Mercutio; if I could turn back the clocks, I would. By killing Mercutio I have wronged both the Capulets and the Montagues. The city of Verona has been harmed by my actions. Begging for your forgiveness, I must ask that you do not end my life to avenge good Mercutio. If thou spareith me, I shall return to Verona as a peaceful man, ready to diminish the strife between the Capulets and Montagues. The quarrel between our families has spanned centuries, and I know not why. The fighting between our kinsman truly takes a toll on our lives. Our houses have been full of anger and rage for too long. Let’s facilitate peace between our families once

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