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How Does Tybalt Fight In The Fight

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Fight breaks out in Verona after two Capulets after two Capulet servants stir the pot with a Montague . The fight started off with Sampson and Gregory two Capulet servants . Between the two they talked about they’re hatred for the Montagues. They then went on belittle the Montague women as two Montagues approach. Gregory recommends Sampson go and bite his thumb at the Montagues to start a fight without breaking the law . A verbal confrontation quickly escalates to a more physical altercation . Looking to put an end to the bebacle Benvolio draws his sword . This invites Tybalt to draw his sword . Benvolio tries to tell Tybalt he is just trying to keep the peace. However Tybalt disregards this and the brawl begins .
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