In Romeo and Juliet, why is Romeo banished?
a. because he loves a Capulet
b. because he causes Tybalt's death***
c. because he causes Mercutio's death
d. because he is caught with Juliet
The correct answer is b. because he causes Tybalt's death.
To determine why Romeo is banished in Romeo and Juliet, we need to analyze the events that unfold in the play. In Act III, after Romeo and Juliet secretly marry, a brawl erupts between Romeo's friend Mercutio and Juliet's cousin Tybalt. Romeo, trying to stop the fight, inadvertently causes Tybalt's death by getting in the way. The Prince of Verona, who has declared that any public fighting will be punished by death, banishes Romeo for killing Tybalt.
To find out why Romeo got banished, you need to read Act III of Romeo and Juliet and pay attention to the circumstances surrounding Tybalt's death.