edited anthologies of literature and literary criticism and he is the author of more than 30 books. I agree with Harold Bloom on many aspects of this article such as the Montague-Capulet hatred destroyed Romeo and Juliet. I also agree that after Mercutio dies‚ he becomes a forgotten character. Bloom makes a strong point when he says that Romeo gives in too readily into his emotions which are a tragic flaw in Romeo’s character‚ and causes him to be reckless. “The
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In the 1996 film interpretation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic play‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ Baz Luhrmann effectively conveys the theme of love. The play follows Romeo and Juliet’s romance from love at first sight into the growth of true love‚ then into the downwards spiral of their parents’ disapproval and violence between the two families‚ concluding in the devastating death of the young couple. The theme of love is crucial in both the film and the play‚ and is exhibited repeatedly through different
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occurs. Although it may seem like it was their fault‚ three minor characters also contributed to the star-crossed lovers’ tragic deaths. Mercutio‚ the Nurse and Friar Laurence were also to blame (Infinitive). One of the characters‚ who may not have seemed a significant figure in the play‚ did have an important role in the tragic deaths of Romeo and Juliet. Mercutio‚ forced Romeo into going to the Capulet’s party‚ there‚ Romeo met Juliet‚ and fell in love with her. If Romeo had not been forced to go
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Juliet and Maria‚ Mercutio and Riff‚ and Tybalt and Bernardo. These characters are alike‚ yet different. They have similar scenes‚ similar loves‚ and similar deaths. Throughout the movie of West Side Story‚ even more characters similar to the characters of Romeo and Juliet. In this I will also compare the scenes and the characters of West Side Story and Romeo and Juliet. First and foremost I will compare Romeo and Tony. In Romeo and Juliet Romeo is convinced by Mercutio to go to the masquerade
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between the feuding families of the Capulet and Montague unfolded on the streets of Verona. Tybalt Capulet and Mercutio Escalus were found dead. Since their deaths‚ Romeo the son of Montague has been banished. When both households came to know‚ they were filled with anger and grief and swore revenge against each other. On Tuesday the 1st of July at noon‚ an 18-year-old named Mercutio - a close companion of Romeo Montague- was stabbed with a 67 cm sword in his chest‚ by 25-year-old Tybalt Capulet
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and his marriage and is walking home when Mercutio spots him. Mercutio makes jokes about how his girl is so beautiful that she makes the most beautiful women in history look ugly. Mercutio also mentions that Romeo gave them the slip the previous night. Romeo replies and asked what they meant and Mercutio starts making sexual jokes about what Romeo was doing the previous night. Romeo responds to Mercutios jokes humorously and continues to joke with Mercutio. Research: Helen of Troy is sometimes
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Revised Act I : Scene V In the Capulet’s home Romeo‚ Benvolio‚ and Mercutio attend the Capulet Ball. Benvolio and Mercutio encourage Romeo to be brave and ask Rosaline to dance. When Rosaline refuses‚ Romeo is left momentarily heartbroken. [Door opens. Mercutio‚ Benvolio‚ and Romeo enter the home.] ROMEO: Oh‚ look at Rosaline The most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen. Rosaline is like the sun and the moon. Both radiant during the day and at night. (Simile) Someday‚ I shall take her hand! BENVOLIO:
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a scene. The audience can assume from Benvolio’s lines (1.4.3-10) that his authoritative tone‚ control‚ and peace-making is a crucial part of the dynamic between Benvolio‚ Mercutio‚ and Romeo‚ and that the responsibility to rationality lies on Benvolio.
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about him being there. Tybalt being mad fought Mercutio and stepped in to try to stop it. Tybalt couldn’t see because of Romeo and Tybalt stabbed Mercutio. Romeo’s banishment was caused by him killing Tybalt. Tybalt was mad about Romeo going to the Capulet party. Tybalt confronted Mercutio and when Romeo tried to stop the fight Mercutio was stabbed and died. Romeo was very mad at Tybalt for killing his best friend. Romeo kills Tybalt for killing Mercutio and the Prince banishes him. Romeo being banished
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on those close to him and those effects ripple out to those even further away. Mercutio is Romeo’s best friend and not a member of either of the feuding families. An examination of Mercutio’s hatred for the sacrament of marriage and his views of women‚ his over-active imagination‚ and his explosive nature will clearly prove he is responsible for the tragic demise of Romeo and Juliet. Like many people in Verona‚ Mercutio has a distorted view of marriage‚ and to a greater extent‚ love. In fact‚ he says
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