Their major evidence lies in act I scene IV where Mercutio persuades the Montague heir to join him at the Capulet party in hopes of finding a girl to dissolve any thought of Rosaline from his mind. Had Mercutio not insisted that Romeo join him in revelry‚ the two lovers would have never met‚ thus saving them from a doomed relationship. However‚ their relationship would not have
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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 he is. Mercutio is the driving force
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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 to the Prince‚ but also acted as Romeo’s dearest friend. Mercutio was bold outspoken‚ and seemingly
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Mercutio: A Memorable Man of Words‚ Wisdom and Wonder Introduction While some may think Mercutio is a relatively insignificant character based on his premature death in the classic play Romeo and Juliet‚ many authors and playwrights alike‚ believe he is one of Shakespeare’s greatest and most memorable creations. The character Mercutio displays this in many ways such as the following examples. Paragraph 1 First‚ Mercutio plays the classic character that is the free spirit. A very relatable character
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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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more‚ Benvolio or Mercutio? Both of these characters are great friends to Romeo in different ways‚ but if one had to be chosen as Romeo’s best friend it would be Mercutio. Throughout the play‚ Mercutio cares about the well-being of Romeo‚ defends Romeo’s honor‚ and tries to cheer Romeo up through humor. While Benvolio performs a few deeds of friendship‚ these showings of friendship are not as constant or as outspoken as Mercutio’s showings of friendship. To finish with‚ Mercutio is a better friend
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character‚ Mercutio‚ is essential to the play. Mercutio is the Prince’s kinsman‚ but more importantly‚ he is Romeo’s friend and confidant. Mercutio’s concern is always for Romeo and for peace between the two families‚ the Capulets and the Montagues. Mercutio is the first to see that Romeo is deeply in love. In Act 2‚ scene 1‚ Mercutio calls for Romeo by saying‚ "Romeo! Humors! Madman! Passion! Lover!" He then says‚ "my invocation is fair and honest‚ in his mistress’ name…." Mercutio shows
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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
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Despite being best friends‚ Romeo and Mercutio’s views on love are very contrasting. In act 1 scene 4‚ Romeo is portrayed as someone who views love as a negative thing‚ whereas Mercutio has a more positive view on love. We see this in act 1 scene 4‚ when Romeo says ’sore enpierced with (cupid’s) shaft.’ ’Sore’ indicates that Romeo is in continuous pain as a result of how love has bruised him. This leaves us with the impression that he is deeply affected by love in a negative way‚ and that this
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Mercutio is a very important character because he is the only obvious comedic force in the play. When Mercutio is making a joke the audience knows it‚ and usually laughs at his quick witted sense of humor. His sense of humor revolves mostly around punning on playing with words. The puns and jokes are usually
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