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Romeo and Juliet are responsible for their own deaths.

Mercutio is Romeo’s friend and kinsman who encourages Romeo’s pursuit of Rosaline and later Juliet. Mercutio is also the cousin of Prince Escalus.

“I was within and without, simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life.”

Nick is not content with his life because he is both enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life.

Tom Robinson is a black man who is accused of raping a white woman.

Romeo and Juliet is based on a play by William Shakespeare. The play is about two young lovers who are from two different families that are enemies.

Piggy represents the civilized and rational side of human nature, while also representing the physical weakness of humans.

Imagery is used to create a vivid picture in the reader’s mind of the characters and setting in the story. It can also be used to create an emotional response in the reader.

The ending of The Metamorphosis can be interpreted in a few ways, but one possible interpretation is that Gregor’s death represents his release from the struggles of his human life. His death could also be seen as a symbol of how humans can be transformed by their experiences, both good and bad.

The Romeo and Juliet Law is a law that states that a person who is 18 years old or older can be charged with a misdemeanor if they have consensual sex with a person who is 15 years old or younger.

Laertes is a grieving brother who is seeking revenge for his sister’s death.