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Explain how Mercutio dies. (include why he was fighting and Romeo wasn’t and how Romeo is in part to blame for Mercutio’s death)

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Mercutio wants to protect Romeo, and hesitates while Romeo tries to get himself and Tybalt to stop fighting. Tybalt uses it as an opportunity to kill Mercutio. Romeo chases down Tybalt in rage and kills him.

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