In Romeo and Juliet there is a very important relationship between Romeo and Mercutio, one which I think is actually more important than the relationship between Romeo and Juliet, in this essay I will analyse this relationship and its importance in this play.
Mercutio is very insistent on Romeo enjoy himself, in act 1, scene 4, after Romeo insists that, “I am not for this ambling”, Mercutio insists, “Nay, gentle Romeo, we must have you dance”. Throughout this play Mercutio is very insistent on Romeos wellbeing and enjoyment, further reinforced by Mercutio accepting the duel in place of Romeo. This is very important because of how Mercutio is not requesting Romeo to dance, he is telling him that they “must” have him dance, this is how friends …show more content…
Thou talk’st of nothing.” This shows the audience two things firstly, this has happened before and Romeo is aware, giving him the calm and genital to the issue which many would not be able to deal with, showing the audience that they have a long history together, but more importantly that Romeo strongly cares for Mercutio, while there are other people with them Romeo takes it upon himself to calm Mercutio down, once again demonstrating their irreplaceable relationship.
In act 2, scene 1, Romeo jumps over the wall, his cousin, Benvolio calls “Romeo! My cousin Romeo!” getting very worried about what might happen to him, later asking “Call, good Mercutio” this indicates that the Montague’s all know that the relationship between Romeo and Mercutio is very good, telling the audience about their closeness through the perspective of …show more content…
Mercutio knows very well that Romeo would be angry at these comments, even Benvolio adds that “if he hear thee, thou wilt anger him” enforcing the point that this joke was very offensive upon Romeos name, shortly after Mercutio continues to joke including several sexual innuendoes like “An open et caetera, thou a popperin pear!”. This once again shows the good relationship between the two due to the fact that Mercutio knows that he will not get into trouble with Romeo for shouting offensive jokes at him, even though earlier in the play somebody was almost killed for making jokes about the Montagues.
In act 2, scene 4 when Mercutio announces that there is a challenge on his life Benvolio points out that “Romeo will answer it”, this informs the audience that the relationship between Romeo and Mercutio is famous amongst the Montagues, further indicating its
Mercutio is very insistent on Romeo enjoy himself, in act 1, scene 4, after Romeo insists that, “I am not for this ambling”, Mercutio insists, “Nay, gentle Romeo, we must have you dance”. Throughout this play Mercutio is very insistent on Romeos wellbeing and enjoyment, further reinforced by Mercutio accepting the duel in place of Romeo. This is very important because of how Mercutio is not requesting Romeo to dance, he is telling him that they “must” have him dance, this is how friends …show more content…
Thou talk’st of nothing.” This shows the audience two things firstly, this has happened before and Romeo is aware, giving him the calm and genital to the issue which many would not be able to deal with, showing the audience that they have a long history together, but more importantly that Romeo strongly cares for Mercutio, while there are other people with them Romeo takes it upon himself to calm Mercutio down, once again demonstrating their irreplaceable relationship.
In act 2, scene 1, Romeo jumps over the wall, his cousin, Benvolio calls “Romeo! My cousin Romeo!” getting very worried about what might happen to him, later asking “Call, good Mercutio” this indicates that the Montague’s all know that the relationship between Romeo and Mercutio is very good, telling the audience about their closeness through the perspective of …show more content…
Mercutio knows very well that Romeo would be angry at these comments, even Benvolio adds that “if he hear thee, thou wilt anger him” enforcing the point that this joke was very offensive upon Romeos name, shortly after Mercutio continues to joke including several sexual innuendoes like “An open et caetera, thou a popperin pear!”. This once again shows the good relationship between the two due to the fact that Mercutio knows that he will not get into trouble with Romeo for shouting offensive jokes at him, even though earlier in the play somebody was almost killed for making jokes about the Montagues.
In act 2, scene 4 when Mercutio announces that there is a challenge on his life Benvolio points out that “Romeo will answer it”, this informs the audience that the relationship between Romeo and Mercutio is famous amongst the Montagues, further indicating its