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Hi, I am doing a mock trial at school for Romeo and Juliet. We are trying to prove Romeo guilty of second-degree murder, but we don't have enough contentions. We need a total of three, but we only have 2 currently, which are: done out of malice, and done intentionally. So basically the background story goes like this.... Romeo has met his love, Juliet, a day ago who is part of the Capulet family, enemy of the Montague family, which is where Romeo belongs. Despite having known each other formally for a short time, they plan to get married the very next day. Next, is his exciting cousin, Mercutio. These two men are in the family of the Montague, while there is a man named Tybalt, who comes from the family of Capulet and tends to be enemies with the Montague family. Conflict occurs when an irreverent sword fight occurs within Mercutio and Tybalt. Romeo attempts to come to a peaceful solution; however, his attempt fails exceedingly. Finally, when Tybalt kills Mercutio on accident, Romeo grows furious with anger and attempts to assault him through a sword fight, consequently, causing Tybalt�s death.

I didn't use the heat of a passion as a reason because I think it's a argument that doesn't do much. Any suggestions on what to do with the third contention?

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