Act 3, Scene 1
"A plague o' both your houses!" — Mercutio's repeated curse condemns the feud that has killed him.
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From Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Mercutio is fatally wounded by Tybalt under Romeo's arm, and his dying curse marks the turning point from comedy to tragedy.
Act 3, Scene 1
"Ay, ay, a scratch, a scratch; marry, 'tis enough" shows Mercutio's wit even in death.
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