Explanation:
In Shakespeare’s play “Romeo and Juliet,” the Prince exiles Romeo as punishment for killing Tybalt, who was Juliet’s cousin. The Prince believes that Romeo’s actions were a violation of the law and that justice must be served. However, the Prince shows some leniency by not sentencing Romeo to death, which was a possible punishment for murder. Instead, he banishes Romeo from Verona, which sets in motion a chain of events that ultimately leads to the tragic ending of the play.