Answer:
It can get political figures less willing to use money for good. For example, tax money will be used less effectively.
I think it was to show how Mercutio and Benvolio were laughing and slightly mocking the capulets whilst also adding the idea that they always pick the fights and are the antagonists
Declaration or a statement of facts and beliefs
It means Alake was the answer that Victor has been searching for and the key to his problem.
Something along those lines.
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