Who explains to Prince Escalus the events leading to the two deaths?
Benvolio explains to Prince Escalus the events surrounding Tybalt and Mercutio’s death. After stopping the first fight on Verona’s streets, the Prince says that if a Capulet and Montague disturbs the peace again, the punishment will be banishment.
Who tells the prince about the murders?
131). The Prince enters, accompanied by many citizens, and the Montagues and Capulets. Benvolio tells the Prince the story of the brawl, emphasizing Romeo’s attempt to keep the peace, but Lady Capulet, Tybalt’s aunt, cries that Benvolio is lying to protect the Montagues. She demands Romeo’s life.
Who tells Romeo that Juliet has died?
Friar Laurence
In the morning, she does not wake and she is pronounced deceased. They take her to the Capulet tomb where she will wait for Romeo. Friar Laurence writes a letter to Romeo informing him of their plan, however, the letter doesn’t get delivered to Romeo and he is told that Juliet is deceased.
Who told the families about Romeo and Juliet being married?
Benvolio tells Mercutio that Tybalt has sent Romeo a challenge. Romeo joins them, and is visited by the Nurse, who is told the marriage plan. She tells Juliet, who then goes to Friar Laurence’s cell, and the lovers are married.
Who told the prince that Romeo killed Tybalt?
Benvolio explains the fight to Prince Escalus who declares that because Romeo has killed in revenge he will be banished from the city of Verona rather than sentenced to death. After a secret night with Juliet, Romeo flees to Mantua.