Benvolio and Romeo intervene to prevent Mercutio and Tybalt from escalating the conflict, while Mercutio's fighting is inspired by pride and honor. The play highlights love as a form of resistance against societal expectations.
Benvolio and Romeo try to stop Mercutio and Tybalt because of the penalty for fighting being death, and the feud between their families causing disruptions in governing Verona.
Mercutio likely fought due to the value of pride and honor, and the desire to seek justice for wrongs.
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet portrays love as a form of resistance against paternal authority and societal norms.
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