What does Mercutio say to Romeo and Tybalt?
He asks that until Tybalt knows the reason for this love, he put aside his sword. Mercutio angrily draws his sword and declares with biting wit that if Romeo will not fight Tybalt, he will. Mercutio and Tybalt begin to fight. Romeo, attempting to restore peace, throws himself between the combatants.
What does Tybalt say when he kills Mercutio?
] plague a’ both your houses
Although Mercutio is stabbed by Tybalt’s sword, he ultimately places the blame not on the individual man, but on the Montague and Capulet families when he shouts “[a] plague a’ both your houses” (line 108), which means that he is cursing both the house of Montague and the house of Capulet.
What does Mercutio do when Tybalt insults Romeo?
Romeo appears and Tybalt insults him, hoping he will respond to the challenge, but Romeo refuses because he is now related to Tybalt through his marriage to Juliet. Mercutio, disgusted by Romeo’s reluctance to fight, answers Tybalt’s insults on Romeo’s behalf. Tybalt and Mercutio draw their swords and fight.
What does Mercutio say to Romeo?
After his speech, Mercutio points out to Romeo that dreams are “nothing but vain fantasy.” As they head into the party, Romeo says he has a strange feeling that what happens next will lead to his untimely death, but adds he’s ready to accept whatever Fate brings.
What are Mercutio last words?
Before he dies, Mercutio curses both the Montagues and Capulets, crying several times, “A plague o’ both your houses!” (Act III, Sc. 1, often quoted as “A pox on both your houses”). He makes one final pun before he dies: “Ask for me to-morrow, and you shall find me a grave man.”.
Is Mercutio in love with Rosaline?
Mercutio is Romeo’s best friend. Mercutio likes to have a good laugh, is optimistic, loyal and a good friend. When Romeo is depressed because of his unrequited love for Rosaline, it is Mercutio that suggests they should all gate-crash the Capulet party.
How is Mercutio witty?
Mercutio, the witty skeptic, is a foil for Romeo, the young Petrarchan lover. Mercutio mocks Romeo’s vision of love and the poetic devices he uses to express his emotions: Romeo, Humors!
What does Shakespeare reveal about Mercutio’s thoughts about Tybalt?
Mercutio seems to fear and respect Tybalt. When he finds out that Tybalt has issued a challenge to Romeo, Mercutio says that Tybalt is a formidable duelist, and a very tough man to fight. He compares his fighting skills to a virtuoso singer, and praises his mastery of the techniques of sword fighting.
What does Romeo say about Mercutio’s teasing?
Summary: Act 2, scene 2 In the orchard, Romeo hears Mercutio’s teasing. He says to himself, “He jests at scars that never felt a wound” (2.2. 43).
Why did Mercutio fight Tybalt?
Mercutio fights Tybalt because he is angry that Tybalt is insulting Romeo, his friend. How is Mercutio killed? Mercutio is killed when Romeo comes between them and blocks his view of Tybalt. Tybalt reaches under Romeo’s arm and stabs Mercutio.
What is Romeo’s relationship with Mercutio?