The climax in the play, Romeo and Juliet occurs when Romeo is banished from Verona as a result of killing Tybalt. When Tybalt insults Romeo, but Romeo responds in a calm manner, Mercutio to gets involved. As they fight, Tybalt kills Mercutio, Romeo then seeks revenge for Mercutio, who fought for Romeo’s honour and kills Tybalt. The Prince, Old Capulet, and Old Montague arrive at the scene; the Prince asks Benvolio, “Where are the vile beginners of this fray?” (Act 3, Scene 1, line 139). Benvolio being honest and true to his word explains, “... Tybalt hit the life of stout Mercutio… And to't they go like lightning, for ere I could draw to part them was stout Tybalt slain. And, as he fell, did Romeo turn and fly.” (Act 3, Scene 1, lines 166-173).
