Act IV

Interviewer:

            What was it like to be murdered at the hand of Tybalt?

Mercutio:

            There hath not been but a single day of which I have given it no thought. I know not of anyone else who has died a death so undeserving. I wish not to speak more of that untimely event, for it distresses me so.

Interviewer:

            My apologies, I did not mean to intrude. If I may ask, what are your sentiments towards the death of Tybalt?

Mercutio:

            You may. I am content that he ceases to exist, however I do not find the consequences on Romeo’s behalf to be worth the toil for there is nothing that can undo what hath been done.

Interviewer:

            Do you take Romeo’s exile upon yourself?

Mercutio:

            The thought has dwelled in my mind and I do understand the weight of the situation, however it was his hand that hath slain Tybalt, not my own. Although unfortunate, I cannot be held accountable for his actions. I wish upon him good fortune.

Interviewer:

            Out of speculation, should it have been yourself and not Romeo, would you have avenged your dear friend?

Mercutio:

            I would have made haste and done the deed without hesitation. Should I have been exiled, I would have left behind Verona walls, as I advise Romeo to do.

Interviewer:

             As you know, Juliet Capulet is now in the beyond with you, do you think her death has anything to do with that of her cousin Tybalt’s?

Mercutio:

            No I do not believe that. Although I am certain that she was very distressed over his death, I do not believe that it was tragic enough for her to claim her life.