Romeo, Your Punishment Is Fair

            The punishment of Romeo is truly fair because he doesn't have to deal with family feuds, the lovers can be together, and it's bound to happen. The banishment of Romeo allows Romeo to be away from the feud. Friar Lawrence states, "Be patient, for the world is broad and wide"(III, iii, 17). Thus proving that there's more to the world than what lies before him. Being banished gives him opportunity to see how other people live. On the other hand, Juliet and Romeo can be together. They won't have to sneak around, and risk their lives. Lastly, it's bound to happen. When either of the families find out that they love each other, then it will start a brawl. Whenever a brawl happens, the Prince is then dragged into it. The Prince will then either sentence them to death or banishment. Therefore, a banishment for Romeo is a fair punishment.