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Why does Benvolio beat down their swords?

Why does Tybalt draw his sword and fight?

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Mercutio thinks that Romeo is dishonorable for not fighting and so he wants to fight Tybalt. He draws his sword and directs Benvolio to draw his sword in an effort to break up the fight because the Prince banned fighting.

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Answer: • He wants there to be peace.

•He is motivated by hatred of the Montagues.

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