early in the scene‚ as Tybalt is after Romeo in order to challenge him to a duel. Newly wed Romeo ignores Tybalt’s insults and respectfully declines his offer‚ as he knows he must respect and love the Capulet’s. Irritated by Romeo’s calm submission‚ Mercutio steps up to the challenge to defend the Montague name. Outraged by Mercutio’s death Romeo lets rage control his actions as he seeks vengeance upon his friend’s death‚ forgetting his intentions to settle the family feud. The dramatic irony of this
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Romeo’s friend Mercutio has a large effect on both Romeo and Juliet’s lives. Mercutio’s actions cause the death of Juliet’s cousin Tybalt. He indirectly causes Romeo and Juliet to meet‚ and he has an indirect cause of both Romeo and Juliet’s deaths. In the book Mercutio’s first effect on Romeo and Juliet’s lives was the fact that he caused them to meet. Romeo had been feeling down about the fact that the woman he loved‚ Rosaline‚ did not return his affection. While he‚ Mercutio and others were
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whom are often at odds with one another. Three characters in particular‚ Tybalt‚ Mercutio‚ and Benvolio‚ are three very different men‚ and are driven by impulses and their different characteristics. Tybalt is driven by his rage and craving for violence‚ Mercutio is driven by his friendship with Romeo‚ and Benvolio is often driven by his love for peace. But these men do share one common trait‚ loyalty. Tybalt‚ Mercutio‚ and Benvolio are loyal to their families and their friends without question and
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relationships are representative of familial‚ platonic and romantic love and readers learn about the power love has through their various actions. Juliet’s respect and obedience for her parents is very common for an Elizabethan family. Romeo’s best friend‚ Mercutio‚ is very rash and fights recklessly to protect Romeo‚ who is too absorbed in his relationship with Juliet. Lord and Lady Capulet are very strict and demand a lot of respect from their only daughter‚ Juliet. Juliet feels so pressured to abide by her
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irony and characterisation creates an atmosphere that generally generates excitement and interest‚ especially in Act 3 scene 1. The scene contains the general themes of the play. Love is shown when Mercutio treats Romeo almost as if he is his own brother to protect his honour. Hate when Mercutio and Tybalt both die when a feud between the two families erupts into a coldblooded brawl. Also fate‚ as when Romeo describes himself as a fortune’s fool‚ a helpless victim of the goddess Fortune‚ after
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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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them‚ he did play a big role in their deaths. When Tybalt stabbed Mercutio in the heat‚ he was aiming for a jab in the arm. Romeo thought that someone was going to get hurt‚ so Romeo draws his sword. “Romeo attempts to beat down their rapiers. Tybalt stabs Mercutio (Shakespeare‚ 121).” When Romeo was trying to beat down their swords‚ he actually moved Tybalt’s sword right into Mercutio’s heart. Then‚ after he found out that Mercutio died‚ Romeo went and killed Tybalt. He was banished by the Prince
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killed him. Also‚ Tybalt provokes Mercutio by insulting Romeo‚ ‘Thou art a villain.’ This is one of the biggest insults that Tybalt can give and would usually be followed by a duel. However‚ Romeo calmly replies by saying ‘Villain I am none / Therefore farewell. I see thou know’st me not.’ Because Romeo is not defending his honour‚ Mercutio is provoked by Tybalt’s insults and starts insulting Tybalt himself. This is what leads to the two of them fighting and Mercutio getting his fatal wound. So‚ if
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disagreement their ancestors had. No one from either house remembers why they hate each other but the houses still fight. Prince Escalus told both houses not to quarrel but servants brawl in the streets only leading to more fighting between the houses. Mercutio tells Romeo about Queen Mab that punishes people that do not follow their fate and how Romeo marring for love and not who his parents tell him to. (Act 1‚
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Act 1 Summary The scene starts with two servants of the Capulet’s‚ Sampson and Gregory. They are discussing how they will fight the Montague’s and be civil with the women. They use violent language and when they see a Montague servant they act threatening and rude. Sampson‚ being daring bites his thumb at Abram‚ a rude gesture in Shakespearian times and he is verbally intimidating. Tybalt and Benvolio enter. Tybalt is a more violent character‚ full of hatred‚ the opposite of good willed Benvolio
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