Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet When one thinks of Shakespeare’s great works‚ Romeo and Juliet probably comes to mind. The characters of Romeo and Juliet‚ however‚ are one-dimensional. They have no real depth to their characters and do not actually carry the plot. I believe that the two characters who are really essential to the plotline are Tybalt and Mercutio‚ two conflicting characters whose argument sets the play and its characters to another level of urgency. Though Mercutio and Tybalt share
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Like any true detective‚ the readers of Romeo & Juliet must discover with the evidence spread throughout the text‚ who is truly responsible for the young couple’s untimely demise? The culprit is someone who supported their marriage and helped them through every up and down of their relationship. The only stout supporter of this doomed duo was Verona’s religious leader‚ Friar Lawerence. Primarily‚ Friar Lawerence approved of Romeo and Juliet’s love. He marries them early into their relationship‚ even
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created some of the most dynamic and interesting characters in written history‚ and in Romeo and Juliet there were several memorable ones. Aside from the hero and heroine‚ the voluble and witty Mercutio is as memorable a character as is found in all of Shakespeare’s plays. He acts as a significant character in terms of plot advancement; but more importantly‚ Mercutio himself is a fascinating man in many aspects. Mercutio is not part of the Montague family‚ he is however a friend of Romeo’s and related
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The context of the situation is that Mercutio is mocking and making fun of Romeo and his love by saying: “Romeo! humerous! madman! passion! Lover!” (2.1.10). This states that he finds Romeo’s love almost humorous and that he is crazy from going to one girl to the next. This leads towards the tone to the context saying that he is empathetic towards the situation of love. That he does not care for love. When Mercutio says: “this cannot anger him: ‘twould anger him‚/ To raise a spirit in his mistress
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group of friends there are always people that are different from each other. In the book “Romeo and Juliet” Mercutio and Benvolio are good friends‚ but still act very differently. In Benvolio and Mercutio’s conversation Shakespeare shows us that Mercutio does not care and is crazy by the way he talks to other people and the way he acts. Shakespeare displays to us that Mercutio does not care in line 38. Mercutio is told that the Capulets are coming and he says‚ “By my heel‚ I care not.” Mercutio’s family
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star-crossed lovers had took their lives which described their loyal love for each other and end feuding between both families. Plays were really famous back then; one of the plays named Romeo and Juliet was written by William Shakespeare. Romeo and Juliet are two young adults who see in a party planned by Juliet’s father. They became secretly in love behind their families back‚ but they ended sadly for each other’s loyal love. In the play‚ Lord Capulet wanted a masquerade party. He sent invitations
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Mercutio: Mercutio‚ with his quick wit‚ clever mind‚ constant jokes and very likeable personality appears to be the jester of the play. However‚ with his savage words‚ Mercutio undermines the romance and self love within the play. He mocks everyone; Romeo’s self-indulgence as much as Tybalt’s arrogance and fashion-sense. His speeches are long and ridiculous‚ however they reveal ability to present a witty argument and entertain the audience with his language skills. The audience naturally loves
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readers. Why did these lovers die? Was it their own fault? Or was it someone else? Romeo and Juliet were obviously not completely mature yet; they just weren’t old enough. According to Webster’s dictionary‚ the definition of immaturity is “lacking complete growth‚ differentiation‚ or development.” This definition easily describes the two main characters in the play. The play that these characters come from is Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. The play describes the life of two star crossed
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Mercutio was a very strong and important character in William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Mercutio had two main roles. He was not only the Prince’s kinsman‚ but also Romeo’s best friend and companion. His infamous lines and eccentric speeches live on in the hearts of all Shakespeare fans. <br><br>Mercutio was portrayed as an eccentric‚ intelligent and loyal friend to Romeo. His language was full of sexual innuendo and allusions to legend and myth. Consider this quote from Act 2‚ Scene 1‚ "an
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Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet is filled with interesting characters‚ plots‚ and twists. Two of the most notable characters in the play are Mercutio and the Nurse. They both bring an exciting element of comic relief and also a sense of tragedy that shapes the outcome of the plot and the plays fatal ending. These two characters acted as the closest companions to Romeo and Juliet (aside from each other after meeting) and were influential and bold characters throughout the play. Mercutio was related
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