romeo and juliet questions:
The prince had told everyone that anyone starting a fight in the streets would be punished by death. Which of the following is most likely the reason that Mercutio is unafraid to start a fight with Tybalt?

A.He thinks Tybalt fights by the numbers and can easily be defeated.
B.The prince is his close relative and unlikely to punish him with death.
C.He knows that he is neither a Montague nor a Capulet, the two families that the prince is trying to control.
D.He did not know about the prince's decree.