Mercutio

fine Mercutio, let’s stop this. It’s hot outside, and the Capulet family are walking around. If we see them, we’re going to get into a fight. People are going to get mad a lot easier due to the heat. Mercutio: You’re like one of those dudes who when he enters a bar, Slams his sword on the table and says “I hope I never have to Kill you with this!” And by the time he has his second drink, He pulls his sword on the bartender for no reason. Benvolio: Am I really one of those dudes? Mercutio:…

few of these events would be for Mercutio to not get in a fight and get killed. And another event would be for Juliet to wake before Romeo Drinks the poison. Either one of these event changes could independently result in a more conclusive and satisfying ending. Mercutio’s courage and impulsiveness caused him to get into a fight with Tybalt that would result in Mercutio's death. If this fight were to not take place the story would have changed drastically. Mercutio died after being stabbed in…

Death by Fire? No, Death by Mercutio The tragic end to the love of Romeo and Juliet is the fault of several people but, one person could be the main cause. In Shakepeare’s Romeo and Juliet the star crossed lovers both suffer a perilous end at the conclusion of the play. One man is the reason this couple died, Mercutio. Mercutio is one of Romeo’s best friends who dies in act three scene one of the play. So if he died so early on how did he cause the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? The actions of…

Romeo and Juliet, Mercutio is the one encouraging the fight which leads to his and Tybalt's death. Therefore causing him to be at fault for the duels and both deaths. Mercutio is responsible for Tybalt's death because he instigated Tybalt’s anger, he fights first and he dies. Mercutio is responsible for Tybalt’s death because he instigated Tybalt’s anger. When Mercutio says, “And but one word with one of us? Couple it with something. Make it a word and a blow” (3.1.16-17). Mercutio was saying…

Romeo-- I write thee to ask thy forgiveness and pardon. I wish that I could undo what has been done to Mercutio; if I could turn back the clocks, I would. By killing Mercutio I have wronged both the Capulets and the Montagues. The city of Verona has been harmed by my actions. Begging for your forgiveness, I must ask that you do not end my life to avenge good Mercutio. If thou spareith me, I shall return to Verona as a peaceful man, ready to diminish the strife between the Capulets and…

lead to the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, but, the main focus will be on this one undeniable fact. Had Mercutio and Tybalt not been so violent, the tragedy in the play, “Romeo and Juliet”, would have never occurred. Mercutio is an interesting character. But, a major reason why Mercutio takes part of the blame for the tragedy is his tendency to take risks, or more specifically, the fact that Mercutio decided to partake in a feast held by the Montagues greatest enemy. Although many could argue…

therapy. Not that you had any choice, am I right? [The counsellor snickers at his own joke, clearing his throat awkwardly when no one responds] Well…let’s start with Mercutio then. Mercutio: [Mercutio exhales heavily and holds his head down] I no longer sleep profoundly. Each waking moment means an intense lassitude bearing down on me, [Mercutio lifts his head slowly, a cold tone in his voice] a numbing pain which courses through my body. Love will have its sacrifices I tell myself. Some may…

friendships can be considered toxic for those who do not know how to deal with them, like Romeo. Romeo’s best friend, Mercutio, was definitely one of these people. Mercutio did not intend to hurt Romeo with his actions and character traits, but they led to Romeo meeting Juliet and to Romeo killing Tybalt, and hence being banished. The negative characteristics demonstrated by Mercutio throughout the play, including arrogance, hot-headedness, pride, and how they led him to push Romeo into doing…

trustworthy friend and counselor. Throughout the play, he mainly serves as the peacemaker. Tybalt is the nephew of the lord and the lady capulet, he is a very aggressive and troublesome character and he was the main reason behind many quarrels in the play. Mercutio is a humorous character, he adds in a lot of comedy to the play which in turn does not make this play a boring one. Benvolio usually emerges as the peacemaker and well-wisher of the play, Whenever the…

According to Mercutio, Queen Mab has the ability to change any dream she wants. Mercutio states in Act I, scene 4 of Romeo and Juliet that Queen Mab can make up a nice dream or bad dream depending on her mood. She can go from making a soldier's dream about slitting foreign throats to making a girl dream of kisses and getting blisters. Mercutio makes up a fantastic description of this mysterious Queen Mab to try cheer up his friend Romeo. In that speech, we learn how creative and scary Mercutio…