To the community of Verona:
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| Romeo and Tybalt fighting in the street of Verona. |
I am writing this note to discuss the incident that just happened recently between the Montagues and the Capulets. Where the Capulet, Tybalt, was stabbed by young Romeo of the Montague house after Tybalt stabbed Romeo's friend, Mercutio. You see, Romeo, Benvolio, and Mercutio were just happily talking when Tybalt walks near them. Tybalt says some things like "Romeo, the love I bear thee can afford No better term than this: thou art a villain," that just set Mercutio off. Mercutio and Tybalt have a sword fight. Innocent Romeo just cannot stand seeing someone get killed, so he tries to break it up by putting his arm between them. Tybalt then pulls a dirty move and stabs Mercutio from under Romeo's arm. Mercutio is dying and Tybalt runs away. After a while, Mercutio dies.
Romeo is heartbroken that his friend dies. Then, Tybalt comes back, just looking for trouble. Romeo draws his sword, and so does Romeo. They fight. Then, Romeo wants revenge, he stabs Tybalt. Tybalt dies almost immediately. Romeo's punishment for the killing is banishment from Verona. Now this was harsh on Romeo for a reason that must be kept a secret.
Romeo has been coming to me for advice so long, and I am a little disappointed that he will be banished.
Best wishes,
Friar Lawrence
Interesting choice - writing it to the people of Verona. What you wrote was more of a summary that an expression of deep, confidential thought in which the prompt intended. How does Friar feel about his involvement in all of this? Consider it!!
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