Comparing Love In Romeo And Juliet And Much Ado About Nothing

187-197). This quote shows the strongest impact that Mercutio played in this play. He accepted the fight with Tybalt, died, caused Romeo to fight Tybalt which ended with Tybalt’s death and now has Romeo exiled from Verona. Without this fight happening, Romeo would not have been exiled from Verona, Juliet would not have needed to fake a death, Romeo would not

Mercutio is a loyal friend of Romeo. Mercutio is always standing up for him and makes it known that Romeo is one of them. Tybalt can’t call Romeo his man because he is not wearing Tybalts clothing to call Romeo "his man’’. Mercutio is always there to stand up for Mercutio when he needs help. Mercutio was there to stand up for Romeo when Tybalt called him a villain.

In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Mercutio serves as a notable supporting character that contributes both comedic relief and tragic elements to the play. Being Romeo’s best friend and Prince Escalus’s cousin, Mercutio would occur in many scenes throughout the play until his abrupt ending. Mercutio’s unique palette of characteristics, consisting of his impulsive nature, an immature and witty personality, and immense loyalty for Romeo, whose same loyalty gradually turned against him as he stood up for Romeo during the standoff between him and Tybalt, resulting in his own tragic fate which triggered a chain of reactions that resulted in Romeo’s banishment from Verona, furthermore turning the play into a tragedy from a comedy, makes Mercutio

He isn’t always the nicest guy, but he goes for what he believes in without letting anyone get in his way. Mercutio is loyal in a violent way; although he is loyal, he is also skeptical. Mercutio is loyal to his best friend Romeo. In 3.1, Romeo says, “And so, good Capulet, which name I tender as dearly as my own, be satisfied.” (3.1.68-69) Mercutio replies with,” O calm, dishonorable, vile submission!

Mercutio is fun and witty personality that entertains the reader throughout the entire play, however his careless nature may be to blame for the death for Romeo, Juliet and even Tybalt and Paris. Although he is a likeable character, Mercutio was the type of person to tease and upset the others whenever he had a chance. This was an issue because he would constantly bother his friends and pressure them into doing something which they did not want to do. He also has a carefree attitude which has probably gotten into many fights throughout his lifetime.

Much Ado About Nothing is a classic play written by William Shakespeare. It follows the story of a young prince, Claudio, returning home after fighting in a war. Claudio has reached his prime and is ready to settle down. However, a lot more drama than necessary takes place, and as a result we are able to exam several different types of relationships in the play. The relationships between characters sets a definition for different kinds of love. The types of love to be studied include: romantic love, love between friends, and family love. By comparing and contrasting these different kinds of love and affection we will be able to understand the working relationships between the characters better.

but there maybe a light hearted side to it all. However he does by his

Tybalt intended to fight Romeo because he disliked his presence at the Capulet’s party but after Romeo refuses to fight Mercutio feels the need to fight for him instead. This is not the only time Mercutio is a display of masculinity in the play. As Romeo’s friend he likes to mock him, calling him an petrarchan lover and joking about his version of love. The difference to Romeo is also found when juxtaposing how Romeo and Mercutio speak. For instance, when Romeo talks about the girls he is in love with or has a crush on he talks in poetic sentences. In comparision, Mercutios:” Laura was a kitchen slave. Surely she has a better love to make rhymes for her. Dido was shabbily dressed. Cleopatra was a gypsy girl. Helen and Hero were sluts and harlots.

The Role of Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, each character plays a specific role in driving the action forward and shaping the play's theme. One secondary 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.

eye, / Shot through the ear with a love song.” Early on in the play,

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare tells the well known story of love, family feuds, and romantic death. Much Ado About Nothing, a play also by Shakespeare, deals with love and fighting off love. Shakespeare utilizes Romeo, the romantic lead in Romeo and Juliet, and Benedick, the witty, lovesick lead in Much Ado About Nothing, to express the ideal male in a relationship. According to the views of the author, the perfect male soulmate possesses a loving heart ,and a weird attitude toward their beloved. However, wisdom does not matter in the relationship between Romeo and Juliet, but it does in the relationship between Benedick and Beatrice.

Love is an inescapable theme in Shakespeare's works, and in anyone's for that matter, but how he portrays it and is able to create complex, intelligent characters that still trip over themselves and can't see past the deception of others. What Shakespeare is saying with his depiction and treatment of love in Much Ado About Nothing is that it is fleeting and often misleading. It forces you into a terrible situation, and can ruin people's lives but despite it all it’s what everyone wants even if they won't admit it. Shakespeare creates theses characters that mess up and lie to each other for the fun of it, and those characters that are relatable even today today is why Shakespeare is still relevant.

Is love a special connection or is it something more physical? Throughout many centuries the perspective of love has always revolved around an association that the two people have in common. William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, we see how love is diverse; Romeo talked about Rosaline. He mentioned that he was very depressed and even offered her money to marry him. Today, love is a crave, something that people do not take much time to think on.

Love is the biggest theme in both Romeo and Juliet and Much Ado About Nothing. In both plays, hate acts as a force that attempts to tear both lovers apart, but their love holds them together. In Romeo and Juliet,

Mercutio, despite the circumstances displays his lighthearted nature. The actor should speak in a mocking voice, tauntingly circling Tybalt who should react with restrained anger, clenched fists and a hand on his sword. Mercutcio continues this, ignoring benvolios vain attempts at keeping the peace, until Romeo enters from the corner of the stage. With his entrance Tybalt finally breaks out of Mercutcios circle to face Romeo. He should say the line "here