Mercutio

When Shakespearean Theater comes to mind, many immediately refer to the iconic tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. This play persuades people to think of true love and the heart to refer to a special person. The main character, Romeo, is a complex man and possesses a variety of attributes that highlight his flaws and strengths. He loves with his whole heart, but can also be a rash and impulsive young man who makes questionable decisions. He persists with everything he does and acts rashly when making…

Romeo Montague is of the Montague house which is the enemy house of his true love, Juliet Capulet. The play he is of is Romeo and Juliet written by William Shakespeare. Romeo Montague is a loyal, brave, and caring character who is in love with Juliet Capulet. Romeo Montague is a loyal person, especially to his love, Juliet, and his family. “There is no world without Verona walls, but purgatory, torture, hell itself. Hence banished is banish’d from the world, and world's exile is…

In an act of nobility and honour Romeo refuses to accept the challenge of a duel posed by Tybalt, being branded a traitor as a result. “Here is my man.” When Mercutio steps up to defend the Montague name; “O calm, dishonourable, vile submission”, and is killed by Tybalt as a result, Romeo lets his anger fuel him and in his rage, kills Tybalt as an act of vengence. “Immediately we do exhile him hence.” This leads…

You may be wondering right now, who is to blame for these two love birds' deaths? The death of these lovebirds which names are called Romeo and Juliet, were both sad and pointless. This could’ve all been prevented by Romeo’s mindless actions. Even though Romeo is to blame for their deaths, some may believe Friar Lawrence is also responsible. In other words Friar Lawrence also plays a big part in the two deaths. Friar Lawrence created a dumb plan that plays a major key. Alternatively, if…

“Star-cross’d lovers” are a pair whose love is doomed by fate to fail as found in the most iconic romance in all of literature, Romeo and Juliet. Long before modern authors wove tales of forbidden love, William Shakespeare created a story entirely entwined with the concepts of fate and predetermined destiny. Throughout the story the concepts of predetermined destiny are relevant in the characters, the structure of the story, and the plot. In the play, the concepts of fate are foreshadowed and…

Romeo expresses his anger towards Tybalt by saying to him, “Alive, in triumph! and Mercutio’s slain!... Staying for thine to keep him company.” (Act III Scene I Line 121-127). Romeo’s anger rages towards Tybalt after Tybalt slays Romeo’s good friend Mercutio. Romeo’s temper gets the best of him and he accidentally ends up killing Tybalt. Not only did hatred take place between the Montague and Capulet families, but it led to violence which took the lives of…

short life due to the violence and guilt caused by the family feud which surrounds him (page 137, romeo and death). Before his visit to the masquerade party, he had been depressed on account of his rejection from Rosalyn. As his friends, Benvolio and Mercutio pressured Romeo on attending the masquerade party to see new beauties. On his way there, Romeo…

Epithet a descriptive adjective or phrase used to characterize someone or something. Figurative language language that is not intended to be interpreted in a literal sense. Example Act 1, scene 5, lines 44-53 Example Act 1, scene 4, lines 27-28 Foreshadowing the use of hints or clues in a narrative to suggest what action is to come. Example Act 1, scene 4, lines 106-113 Iambic meter unstressed syllable followed by a…

Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet depicts the lives of two lovers and the events of their lives as they hide their love from their parents. Although written centuries ago, it is still relevant in today’s society. The characters Romeo and Juliet are similar to today's adolescents. Their personalities, attitudes, and emotions mimic those of teenagers today. But their range of emotions and issues are relatable to people of any age, gender or background. This is one of many reasons why the story…

many problems to arise. “The riot/ended with one man dead, a police station charred, and Halima and Rafi in juvenile prison.” In Romeo and Juliet, their secret, “undying” love causes the Prince to “[lose] a brace of kinsmen.” The kinsmen were Mercutio and Paris, both on each side of the feud respectively. Many men had died from both of these young people’s love for one another, but Romeo and Juliet’s love seemed to do their country good as the script had a positive outcome, though Halima and…