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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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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Specifically‚ two 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
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In the story Romeo and Juliet I feel that the males have done an expediently better job of grabbing my attention with characters like Tybalt‚ Romeo‚ and Paris there’s an element of drama that the girls from the story can’t compare to. First ‚Tybalt‚ the fiery hot head‚ has had a tremendous influence on the plays dramatic feel with his short tempered personality and reckless behavior it’s no wonder that Tybalt sets off most of the tragic events that occur in the story. Tybalt states "...I will
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In Romeo and Juliet each character has a specific role. Mercutio ’s role is the most important. He is the kinsman to the prince and Romeo ’s closest friend and confidante‚ and in this role he can be very inluential to Romeo and can influence the decisions made and the directions the play takes. He uses his humour and wit to lead the other characters to the climax. He is in a difficult position‚ as the friend of Romeo and the princes kinsman‚ but all these factors contribute to the memorable character
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In Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare gave us multiple earlier indications that Romeo will end up fighting and killing Tybalt. Tybalt’s aggressive personality and his hatred for the montagues are early signs of a disagreement occuring. One of these examples is when‚ Benvolio comes across two servignmen fighting in the streets of Verona he tries to break up the fight but then Tybalt intervenes and threatens Benvolio to a duel. ¨What‚ drawn‚ and talk of peace? I hate the word‚ As I hate hell‚ all Montagues
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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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Monologue of Tybalt the Capulet I am Tybalt‚ a Capulet and cousin of Juliet. I am known as short-tempered‚ impulsive‚ and a vengeful person‚ I draw my sword anytime I can. However I am loyal beyond words and honour the family rivalry between the Capulets and the Montagues with great heart. I will never betray the Capulets. On the day of Capulets’ party Romeo showed up. I recognised Romeo through his disguise at the Capulets’ ball. I can’t remember that we invited him to our party. Why is Romeo here?
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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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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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