As we continue our reading of Romeo and Juliet over the break, we have read of the deaths of both Mercutio and Tybalt. Their deaths, while strong evidence of the existing feud between Montague and Capulet, are perhaps moreso the result of excessive passion and rash behavior than an ancient grudge. Our criminal justice system accounts for such crimes, assigning particular names to the various types of murder that can be committed. One must consider intent, premeditation, context, as well as any other pertinent factors leading to the crime.
For this assignment, I'd like you to determine what crimes Tybalt and Romeo commit. What degree of murder is each guilty of? Are either of these men guilty of a "crime of passion" or perhaps "temporary insanity? Is it 1st degree? 2nd degree? 3rd? Do some research and analyze the text to determine each party's crime. We'll have a rational discussion about the validity of our claims while exploring a bit of the American justice system in the process.
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