How Is Mercutio In Romeo And Juliet

To generalize, Tybalt is a typical bad person with a violent mentality. During the first clash of the two families, Tybalt tries to provoke Benvolio into a fight indicating that he wants violence and bloodshed. After Benvolio tries to talk Tybalt into peace, Tybalt states "What, drawn and talk of peace? I hate the word, / As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee. / Have at thee, coward" ( , , 64-66). In these few lines it is clear that Tybalt has a very negative mindset and that he would do anything to partake in a fight. Also, he is a very illogical thinker and he doesn't assess any situation such as asking himself what violence would do to help the family feud. He completely refuses to accept the idea of peace that Benvolio, a Montague, is offering. Unlike Tybalt, Benvolio is a logical thinker and he is able to assess any situation before any problem arises. Benvolio offered peace knowing the feud had been going on for way to long but Tybalt's response was to arrogantly pass of on it because he believes the Capulet family is better. To add on that thought, Tybalt is also a very cruel person to decline on peace and risk his own Capulet members to sacrifice their lives in a bloody fight. Just because he enjoys the mutiny, Tybalt is the type of person that would sacrifice his own

Tybalt addresses Mercutio and Benvolio and asks to have a word with them. Mercutio challenges Tybalt to fight “Make is a word and a blow.”(pg 116) Tybalt believes that Mercutio’s offer to fight does not include a reason. Tybalt asks Mercutio if he is an associate of Romeo. Benvolio attempts to calm the men because they are in a public place. Romeo enters, causing Tybalt to forget the fight because Romeo is the man he was waiting for. Tybalt expresses his abhorrence for Romeo when he says “Thou art a villain”(pg 116) Romeo states that he admires Tybalt for reasons that could end their feud and that Tybalt obviously must not know who he truly is because he is not a villain. Tybalt says “Boy, this shall not excuse the injuries that thou hast done me” (pg 116) This statement confuses Romeo because he believes he never injured Tybalt “I do protest I never injured thee”(pg 116) Mercutio draws his sword on Tybalt and reveals he wants to take his life. Tybalt draws his sword and him and Mercutio begin to fight. In an attempt to stop the fighting, Romeo reminds the men about the Prince’s warning and reaches his arm between the fighting

“‘What, art thou drawn among these heartless hinds?/ Turn thee, Benvolio. Look upon thy death’” (Romeo and Juliet.1.1.56-57). The person threatening Benvolio is Tybalt Capulet from William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Romeo and Juliet was a play written in the mid-1590s, and it involved two “star crossed lovers” (Prologue.6), Romeo and Juliet, from feuding families that eventually took their lives to be together. One important character in the play was Tybalt, a teenager of the house of Capulet and Juliet’s cousin. He was very skilled with a sword and very prideful. Tybalt was killed by Romeo in 3.1. Even though Tybalt was directly killed by Romeo in Act 3 of Romeo and Juliet, there are many other factors that indirectly led to his downfall, including Romeo and Juliet’s secrets, the ancient grudge, and Tybalt’s pride.

In one if William Shakespeare's plays, "Romeo and Juliet", Mercutio, Romeo's best friend, makes a speech, the Queen Mab speech. According to Mercutio, Queen Mab is a tiny, mischievous fairy that rides around in an "empty hazelnut" as a chariot, drawn by a "team of little atomi" (I.IV. 59-69) and makes sleepers dream about good or bad things, for example, love. “Through lovers’ brains, and then they dream of love; On curtsies straight; o’er lawyer’ fingers, who straight dream of fees: o’er ladies’ lips, who straight on kisses dreams…” (I.IV.74-77)

They have made worms meat of me,” (3.1, 68-69). This quote exemplifies that although Mercutio is neither a Montague nor a Capulet he still dies in a battle fought between the families. This incident heightens Romeo’s fatal flaw, as his reckless act of heroism turned out to be a burden as it caused the death of Mercutio. Moreover, Mercutio’s plague towards the families also foreshadows further tragedy, as Romeo then gets banished from the Verona, along with additional events which later on result to his death. Last, even after his death, Mercutio acts as a foil character to Romeo by causing a shift in Romeo’s gentle character. For example, after Tybalt slays Mercutio, Romeo avenges his friend by killing Tybalt. This act shows his alteration in character, as he was never seen as a ferocious character in any previous scenes. This is evident in the play when Romeo says, “Away to Heaven, respective lenity, and fire-eyed fury be my conduct now,” (3.1, 125-126). This quote exemplifies Romeo’s new perception, as he claims he is finished with sympathy and gentleness. This change in Romeo’s personality is significant because not only is he going to attack Tybalt, but also he is going to kill him, which then entitles him a murderer. This is significant because it further leads to his banishment, which in all leads to his death. The transition in the persona of Romeo is highlighted by the character Mercutio, which leads to the

Throughout the works of William Shakespeare, the main character is complemented with another character that acts or serves as the protagonist's foil. In Romeo & Juliet, the protagonist, Romeo, is fickle, idealistic, impractical and naïve. To balance Romeo as a character, Shakespeare creates Mercutio; a good friend of Romeo's who acts as his conscience. While Romeo has an idealistic perspective of the world and more specifically of love, Mercutio balances Romeo's weak points as a dreamer. Mercutio is pragmatic, sensible, and clever and a master on word play. Throughout the play, Mercutio mocks Romeo's naïve and ridiculous fascination with love. Early in the play, Romeo goes on and on about his deep infatuation with the beautiful Rosaline.

Mercutio’s loyalty can be seen as odd in some cases. He does not belong to either the Capulets nor the Montagues. Even though Mercutio is not assigned to the Montagues, he still hangs out with them. When Tybalt and his boys from the Capulet house would brawl with the Montagues, Mercutio would be right alongside with the Capulets. Mercutio was loyal to the Capulets due to his best friend Romeo being part of that house. One specific fight between the two house was the fight Mercutio died. In the fight, Tybalt was beating up Romeo pretty badly. Mercutio ended up stepping in and fight Tybalt for Romeo. This shows great

In Act 3, Mercutio and Benvolio are out walking in Verona. Benvolio asks Mercutio to go inside before an incident like before happens again with the Capulet. Mercutio tells him to stop criticizing others and that not all Capulet are going to want to start a fight. Tybalt then enters the scene. Tybalt approaches the two Montague men and asks to speak with one of them. Mercutio, not very happy with Tybalt speaking to them, starts to mess with him. Romeo enters next. Tybalt starts talking to Romeo and calls him a villain. Romeo tries to keep peace with Tybalt as he asks Romeo to draw his sword. Mercutio decides to fight Tybalt since Romeo does not want to. The two men fight. Romeo interferes and tries to stop the fight. In doing so, Tybalt was able to get under Romeo’s arm and stab Mercutio, killing him. Before passing, Mercutio curses both families and Tybalt runs off. Romeo wants revenge on Tybalt. When Tybalt comes back, Romeo draws his sword and the two of them fight. Romeo ends up killing Tybalt and Benvolio tells him to leave the scene before many people start to notice. The prince enters the scene. Benvolio explains what happened. He also explains that Romeo was trying to keep peace, but Lady Capulet thinks he is lying. Prince decides to exile Romeo from Verona instead of giving death as a punishment.

Mercutio is Romeo’s friend and a kinsmen to the Prince. He is fun-loving, but can be very intense at times, and he has a very wild imagination. In Shakespeare’s classic work Romeo and Juliet, this beloved character dies at the beginning of the third act. There are many things that led up to his death, such as his insistence that Romeo attend the Capulet’s party, confidence, and pride. If he had acted differently in certain situations, he would most likely have not died the way he did.

The ways that Romeo and Mercutio behave serve a purpose to point out one another's good and bad attributes.Tybalt, angry at Romeo for attending the Capulet party, demands Romeo fight him. Romeo refuses to fight Tybalt saying his love him instead. Outraged, Mercutio says.” ‘ O calm dishonourable, vile submission! Alla stoccata carries it away, Tybalt, you ratcatcher, will you walk?’”(3.1.44-46). Romeo

Benvolio is calm and helps keep the peace between the other hot headed characters in the play. Benvolio shows his brave, peaceful personality in Act I, Scene I when he yells “Part fools!/ Put up your swords. You know not what you do,” (Shakespeare 379). Someone else might have just let them fight and figure it out on their own. Instead, Benvolio tried to stop Mercutio and Tybalt and prevent the brawl.

Romeo’s dear friend, Mercutio, greatly affects the events that lead up to the death of Romeo and Juliet. Although he is a loyal friend to Romeo,

While the fight is mainly between the Montagues and Capulets, Mercutio also has his part. While Tybalt is looking for Romeo, Mercutio continues to mock him and even draws his sword on Tybalt. “Come on, sir, perform your forward

Mercutio affects Romeo’s life by persuading Romeo to attend the Capulet party. Mercutio says, “Nay, gentle Romeo, we must have you dance” and, “You are a lover, borrow Cupid’s wings,”(1.4.13-17). Mercutio persuades Romeo to attend the party where he meets Juliet, proving he has a grand effect on Romeo. This scene causes Mercutio to be unforgettable because he is always trying to give Romeo advice, and in this particular scenario without Mercutio, Romeo will not meet Juliet. Subsequently, Mercutio is always there to support Romeo whether he is feeling cheerful and in high spirits, or somber. When Romeo is depressed about Rosaline not loving him, Mercutio tries to lighten the mood by saying, “If love be rough with you, be rough with love:”(1.4.27). When Romeo is joyful, Mercutio says, “Why, is not this better now than groaning for love?” (2.4.80). Whenever Romeo is mourning and needs comfort, or is cheerful and wants to share his excitement, Mercutio is there to support him. The audience remembers Mercutio for the reason that whenever Romeo has important moments in the play, like problems or being excited, Mercutio is there with him. Overall, Mercutio is the most memorable because he plays such a large role in the life of

Mercutio is fun and witty personality that entertains the reader throughout the entire play, however his careless nature may be to blame for the death for Romeo, Juliet and even Tybalt and Paris. Although he is a likeable character, Mercutio was the type of person to tease and upset the others whenever he had a chance. This was an issue because he would constantly bother his friends and pressure them into doing something which they did not want to do. He also has a carefree attitude which has probably gotten into many fights throughout his lifetime.