What Is The Feud Between Romeo And Juliet

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The fiery feud between the Capulets and the Montagues burns on because the Prince banished the son of Montague for claiming the life of a Capulet late Monday afternoon in the courtyard.
Escalus, the prince of Verona, announced: “I hold much anger for the death of my relative Mercutio and the death of Tybalt. Thus, Romeo must stay out of Verona; and if still found in Verona's walls, death shall be upon him.”
The events started when Romeo Montague had slain Tybalt Capulet and fled when the Prince approached the scene. Benvolio explained the story, stating “O noble Prince, I can discover all the unlucky manage of this fatal brawl. There lies the man that was slain by young Romeo, that slew thy kinsman, brave Mercutio,” while Lady Capulet and Montague

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