How would you describe Mercutio? Discuss his actions toward othersand comments he makes about himself.
2006-10-25 18:01:50 · 6 answers · asked by Jamie 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
seemed to me like the average, insecure, over hormone laden teenager.
2006-10-25 18:18:54 · answer #1 · answered by Johnny B Goode 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
G'day dct341,
Thank you for your question.
Mercutio is a character in William Shakespeare's famous tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. He is a relative of Prince Escalus (also known as The Prince), and is a good friend of the Montagues, or, specifically, the son of Montague, Romeo, and Romeo's cousin Benvolio. Mercutio is apt to make long, drawn out speeches, and is generally thought to be a free spirit.
Mercutio is stabbed when Romeo attempts to stop his swordfight with Tybalt. He dies, but not before cursing both the houses of Montagues and Capulet (of which Tybalt, as Juliet's cousin, is a member): "A plague o' both your houses! They have made worms' meat of me...". His line describing his wound, "'Tis not deep as a well, nor wide as a church door, but 'tis enough, 'twill serve," has become famous. He makes a pun before he dies: "Send for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man!" In revenge Romeo slays Tybalt and is "exiled hence" from Verona, the Italian city state wherein the story takes place.
Mercutio's name may possibly be from the word "mercurial", meaning "having an unpredictable and fast-changing mood", a fairly accurate description of Mercutio's personality. The word "mercurial" itself derives from the Roman messenger god Mercury, whose namesakes include the fast-moving planet Mercury; and the metal mercury, a liquid at room temperature.
Mercutio helps to drive the action forward. His death is the turning point in the play. While remaining friends with Romeo, he tries to warn him of his love for Juliet.
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2006-10-25 18:16:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the book! Mercutio is an EASY character to analyze.
2006-10-25 18:09:26 · answer #3 · answered by jedi_junkie05 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would describe him as Romeo's best friend...he is witty and fun...
always living life to the fullest....
by the way i read the book 4 yrs ago so maybe you should too..
you will never stop reading shakespeare...
2006-10-25 18:09:45 · answer #4 · answered by Cutie77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like the other guy said, his name refers to a "mercurial", or unpredictable temperament. That is all you need to know - write the rest of the paper by yourself - it is pretty self explanatory.
2006-10-25 23:55:52 · answer #5 · answered by isaidno 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And is this your homework assignment? Read the book kiddo.
2006-10-25 18:04:52 · answer #6 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋