As punishment, Romeo is banished from Verona. Is this punishment fair?
Claim #3- (One reason that supports your general claim/thesis)
No, this punishment is not fair because Romeo did not commit a crime worthy of banishment.
Romeo was acting in self-defense when he killed Tybalt, who had just killed Romeo's friend Mercutio. Additionally, Tybalt had been the one to initiate the fight. While Romeo's actions may have been rash, they were not premeditated or malicious.
Furthermore, banishing Romeo only exacerbates the situation. It creates more conflict between the Capulets and the Montagues and makes it more difficult for Romeo and Juliet to be together. The punishment does not fit the crime and ultimately leads to tragic consequences.