Who does Tybalt kill in Romeo and Juliet?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about a specific event in Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet', specifically which character Tybalt kills during the story.
Answer
Mercutio
Tybalt kills Mercutio.
Answer for screen readers
Tybalt kills Mercutio.
More Information
Tybalt kills Mercutio during a chaotic fight in Act 3, Scene 1, which ultimately leads to Romeo avenging Mercutio's death by killing Tybalt.
Tips
A common mistake is mixing up the order of deaths, confusing Mercutio's death with other character deaths that follow.
Sources
- Romeo and Juliet - Act 3, scene 1 | Folger Shakespeare Library - folger.edu
- Act 3, Scene 1 | myShakespeare - myshakespeare.com
- Romeo and Juliet Act 3: Scene 1 Summary & Analysis - SparkNotes - sparknotes.com
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