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Mercutio

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Mercutio is a fictional character and a kinsman of Prince Escalus and the friend of Romeo in William Shakespeare's tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. He is known for his wit and wordplay, often engaging in banter with Romeo.1

Mercutio's death occurs during a street brawl. He is killed by Tybalt, Juliet's cousin, after Mercutio intervenes in a fight between Tybalt and Romeo. Romeo, enraged by the death of his friend, then kills Tybalt, leading to Romeo's banishment.1

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