"dishonourable" shows how Mercutio links honour with violence
AO3- was a common opinion in the fourteenth century, as Italy was split into independent states that would often fight to gain superiority/ power.
Additionally, "vile" suggests Mercutio seems almost disgusted by Romeo's refusal to fight Tybalt.
However, there is also dramatic irony as Tybalt is now Romeo's relative. It also creates some frustration as if Romeo had just been upfront and truthful, the later events of the play could've been avoided --> links to fate/ inevitable doom
"What, drawn and talk of peace? I hate the word" (Tybalt- Act 1, scene 1)
-Rhetorical question --> displayal of arrogance
-The short pause after "what" conveys a mocking tone. This kind of behaviour arises from Tybalt frequently in order to assert masculinity
-The monosyllabic words in this particular line have a direct and powerful effect, reflecting the aggression and power exerted within a conflict/ duel. The use of intense verb "hate" emphasises his distaste for the Montague family.
"I am fortune's fool!"
-Shakespeare uses personification so that the possessive apostrophe in the noun "fortune's" shows how Romeo feels that he's being controlled by fate, making it seem like destiny is a person.
-The noun "fool" could be used to show Romeo's frustration with himself for being so impulsive after just having killed Tybalt --> consequences of violence as it contributes to Romeo and Juliet's downfall.
Romeo and Juliet represents the violence of sword fighting and duels which was a common problem at the time.
AO3- It is said that Verona was known at "the hot city", which may act as a connotation of all the a aggression and hatred- as seen through the common street brawls. However "hot" may attempt to serve an explanation that his agression was a result of hot temperatures.
"For now, these hot days, it is the mad blood stirring." (Benvolio- Act 3, Scene 1) --> tensions are rising, violence on the horizon. fate: as characters' actions are driven by their emotions and the circumstances
"A plague on both of your houses!" (Mercutio, Act 3, scene 1)
Mercutio curses both feuding families, foreshadowing the tragic consequences of their meaningless violence --> blames the families for his imminent death
