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Where exactly does it say that Romeo wrote a letter to his parents informing them of his death?

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Where exactly does it say that Romeo wrote a letter to his parents informing them of his death?

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  1. Wednesday, June 17th, 1599

    Father,

    I send you this letter to tell you about why I have been acting so strange this past week. I have married a young woman, one of the Capulet household. I hesitated in telling you this because I knew it would infuriate you that I did not share your strong belief that all Capulets were terrible, worthless people.

    Also, as my father, I am sure that you have some interest in what happens in my life. I will start from the beginning, the start of the week. Last Sunday, Mercutio, Benvolio, some other Montagues and I went to the Capulet party. There I met an angel, Juliet. Later, I snuck up to her balcony and we made promises of marriage. The next day the Friar Laurence, in secret, wed us. Then, as you know, I slew Tybalt. I have still not forgiven myself for that. I was banished, leaving Juliet alone in Verona. Her pain was increased when she was ordered to marry the county Paris. The next morning, having consummated our marriage, I fled the city for fear of being killed. I resided in Mantua and waited for news of my love from Balthasar. He told me that Juliet was dead. Dead! My world, my light, my soul perished at that moment. I wept long hours. I decided to go to an apothecary; one that I knew sold poison. I hold the bottle in my hand now, a simple corked vial containing a dark amber liquid. I will go to the vault where she lies and lay there with her. I long for my body to die; my spirit has already done so.

    Father, I love you. Tell mother that also. By the time you read this I will be dead. Thank you for what you have taught me in life till now; you have both been good parents. By no means is this your fault.

    Farewell,

    Romeo Montague


  2. In the beginning of the final act in the final scene (forget exactly what it is, sorry) - i think act v scene iii but im not sure; anyway, in the beginning Romeo hands a letter that he wrote to Balthasar to keep.. and that would be the one.

    You're still in school? *surprised*

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