It was such a crazy series of events that had occurred in just a span of just a few minutes. In just an instant, two people had already died, which was so unexpected. I didn't even know how to feel. My good friend Mercutio, was dead because Tybalt killed him. It was only a matter of time before Romeo would be sentenced a death sentence or exile. Soon enough, I saw the citizens of Verona approaching and I was the only witness there. I had a chance to either make Romeo look good or just confess the truth. I wasn't sure if any of the citizens had actually saw the fight. It was as if everything started well and started rolling downhill. The Prince would be coming soon and I knew Romeo would be in so much trouble. This was not good as the Prince already warned both families of the Capulets and Montagues that the next person who killed someone would have a death sentence. I immediately told the truth to the Prince, and there was no changing his mind. I vividly remember him saying, "And for that crime, Romeo is hereby exiled from Verona. I'm incolved in your rivalry." (pg. 153) I felt frightened because Romeo wouldn't be able to stay in Verona. This only meant disasters as well as trouble brewing nearby. Why did Mercutio want to fight Tybalt in the first place? He knew that only disaster would follow between the two families. Now, there would be no chance of peace between the two families. I knew I should have done more to stop them from fighting. I was the only one that remained passive in the arguments and I could've terminated all these murders. It was all my fault. I could have done more to save them and our peace.
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