These questions are based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. 'o' deadly sin! O rude unthankfulness! Thy fault our law calls death, but the kind Prin...

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The deadly sin referred to in this quote is the murder of Tybalt by Romeo. The speaker is calling it a deadly sin because taking someone's life is a grave offense and is punishable by death according to the law. However, the Prince has shown mercy and has not enforced the law, instead turning the punishment of death to banishment. The speaker, Friar Laurence, is expressing his gratitude for the Prince's kindness in sparing Romeo's life.