How does the heat of the day add to the setting for the fight ?

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act 3

Asked by Sara L #446013 on 6/4/2015 7:15 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 6/4/2015 6:33 PM

Answered by Aslan on 6/4/2015 6:33 PM

The heat adds to the distemper of the boys. The intense sun adds to the intensity of their reckless behavior, Benvolio voices this caution,

I pray thee, good Mercutio, let’s retire. The day is hot; the Capulets, abroad; And if we meet we shall not ’scape a brawl,