Question

Why does romeo think that banishment is worse than death.

Answer 1

He thinks banishment is worse than death because he doesn’t know anyone and he won’t get to see Juliet anymore. He views death as more desirable because he will not have to face the sadness.

Answer 2

Romeo thinks that banishment is worse than death because of he were to get banished he would have to live with it and dread what had happened. If he died, he would not need to live that dread.