Mercutio

• What does Mercutio do in the two households?

  He makes fun of them.
• How does Mercutio feel about Romeo?

  He ridicules Romeo's love for Rosaline.
• What does Mercutio claim about Romeo's love for Rosaline?

  He claims it is false.
• What does loyal Mercutio represent when Romeo refuses to fight Tybalt?

  He represents loyalty to his friend.
• Why does Mercutio decide to fight Tybalt instead of Romeo?

  Because Romeo refuses to fight Tybalt.
• What does Mercutio's statement about dreamers imply?

  It implies that dreamers often lie.
• What does Mercutio suggest about the nature of love?

  He suggests it can be deceptive.
• What does Mercutio ask Romeo to do with his sword?

  To pluck it out of the pilcher.
• How does Mercutio respond to Romeo's dream about Rosaline?

  He dismisses it as nonsense.
• What does Mercutio's response to Romeo's dream reveal about his character?

  It reveals he is skeptical and humorous.
• What does Mercutio imply about Tybalt's character?

  He implies Tybalt is cowardly.
• How does Mercutio's attitude towards fighting reflect his views on honor?

  He believes honor is worth fighting for.
• What does Mercutio's final response to Romeo indicate about their friendship?

  It indicates a deep bond and loyalty.
• What does Mercutio's character reveal about the themes of love and conflict?

  It shows love can lead to conflict.
• What does the phrase "be got to of nothing but vain fantasy" imply?

  It suggests a lack of substance or reality
• Who is described as cynical in the phrase "reality cynical who finds dreams + fantasies ridiculous"?

  The person who finds dreams and fantasies ridiculous
• What is the relationship between the taunts and the contrasting views on life?

  The taunts highlight differing perspectives on life
• What does the phrase "Speak but one rhyme and I am satisfied" suggest about the speaker's desires?

  The speaker desires simplicity in communication
• How is "mercurial" used in the context of setting reality?

  It suggests a changeable or unpredictable nature
• What does "A plague o' both your houses" imply about the speaker's feelings?

  The speaker curses both houses with disdain
• What does the term "realistic eye" refer to in the context of the text?

  It refers to a perspective that acknowledges reality
• How does the character's sexual misogyneity and desire to express himself relate to his overall persona?

  It reflects a complex and conflicted identity
• What does the phrase "masculine bravado" suggest about the character's demeanor?

  It suggests a display of confidence and toughness
• How does the character's bravado relate to his sexual identity?

  It may mask insecurities about his identity
• What themes are present in the character's expression of masculinity?

  Conflict between confidence and vulnerability