<P> Mercutio 's death in Act III , scene I is the pivotal point of the play , which up to this point is relatively light - hearted . Mercutio 's death is sudden and makes death a dark reality for several characters , causing a domino effect of tragic fate that leads ultimately to the tragic climax . </P>
<P> Mercutio 's death in Act III , scene I is the pivotal point of the play , which up to this point is relatively light - hearted . Mercutio 's death is sudden and makes death a dark reality for several characters , causing a domino effect of tragic fate that leads ultimately to the tragic climax . </P>
who was the first person to die in romeo and juliet
who was the first person to die in romeo and juliet
Mercutio
Mercutio