Loyalty to another person can cause people to act without thinking. Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare is a dramatic play about two lovers and the quest for love. Many of the decisions that were made throughout the play were bad decisions and affected Mercutio and Juliet’s outcome greatly. While Mercutio and Juliet both make decisions out of lack of impulse control, Mercutio also makes decisions that are influenced by violence, and Juliet makes decisions that are influenced by suicidal actions. Mercutio is a clever, short-tempered, and a sharp witted man who loves to fight out of anger when threatened or criticized. Mercutio is known for having anger issues and does not think before getting involved. After a run in with Tybalt, “Consort? What, …show more content…
This includes fighting, vandalism, and opposing sides using threats or weapons. When Tybalt challenges Romeo, Mercutio gets mad at Romeo for not fighting and fights Tybalt for him, which causes Mercutio’s death. In a recent study by Susan E. Rivers, “Anger occurs in response to perceived threats or injustices when there is someone or something to blame” (Rivers, 393). In this case, the Montagues and the Capulets were both to blame for Mercutio’s death rather than fate. In the words of Pullen, “Adolescents might also exhibit anger when ‘He is criticized, embarrassed, underestimated, or ignored, and perceive such situations as threats…’ An attack on an adolescent’s personality might be internalized to anger against self or lead to anger rage against others, or the individual who is doing the criticizing/ embarrassing” (Pullen, 3). This is why Mercutio wanted to fight with Tybalt. There is also science behind Juliet’s suicidal …show more content…
Violence Criticism Threats IV. Juliet A. Suicidal B. A3 S5 L201-202 V. Impulsiveness Stress Adulthood VI. Decision Making Strategies A. Emotions B. Impulsive VII. Conclusion Works Cited Edinburgh, Laurel D., Carolyn M. Garcia, and Elizabeth M. Saewyc. "It 's Called “Going Out To Play”: A Video Diary Study Of Hmong Girls’ Perspectives On Running Away." Health Care For Women International 34.2 (2013): 150-168. Academic Search Complete. Web. 15 Nov. 2015. Pullen, Lisa, et al. "Anger in adolescent communities: how angry are they?" Pediatric Nursing May-June 2015: 135+. General OneFile. Web. 15 Nov. 2015. Rivers, Susan E., et al. "Regulating Anger And Sadness: An Exploration Of Discrete Emotions In Emotion Regulation." Journal Of Happiness Studies 8.3 (2007): 393-427. Academic Search Complete. Web. 15 Nov. 2015. Shakespeare, William. Romeo and Juliet. Literature. Evaston, IL: McDougal Littell, 2008. 942-1049. Print. Wodarski, John S., and Pamela Harris. "Adolescent Suicide: A Review Of Influences And The Means For Prevention." Social Work 32.6 (1987): 477-483. Academic Search Complete. Web. 15 Nov.
He is often up and happy, which immediately turns to serious brooding. The best example of this comes at his death. He has been stabbed through by Tybalt’s cruel blade and the killer has flown. All his fellows gather around laughing when Mercutio yells that he is injured. After sending for a surgeon he stumbles about saying, “No, ‘tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church door; but ‘tis enough, twill serve: ask for me tomorrow and you shall find me a grave man. I am peppered I warrant for this world. A plague o’ both your houses! Zounds, a dog, a rat, a mouse, a cat to scratch a man to death” (III.i.94-99). In this quote Mercutio seems to go from cracking jokes and making puns to all seriousness, screaming plague upon the quarrel between the two houses. This was very serious considering the plague was running rampant at that time, killing thousands of people. To wish plague on someone is to wish the most feared thing of their age on them and their family. This is not the only example of such emotional instability as he often ranges from very high to very low, creating quite the dramatic and loud character. Mercutio’s characteristics are wide and varied, making him into an extremely complex, extremely prominent character. Shakespeare places this persona of varying emotions who may not be thinking exactly what he seems to be into the story of Romeo and Juliet, a stage full of such
Romeo did not think ahead when his rage consumed him and as a result of this, he could not openly admit his marriage to the public and his family. Before Tybalt killed Mercutio, Romeo stated to Tybalt “I do protest I never injured thee. But love thee better than thou canst devise.” This means, at first, Romeo said to Tybalt that he loved him for an unknown reason but after hearing the news that Mercutio and Tybalt fought and Mercutio had passed away, his rationality was forgotten. Before commencing another fight, Romeo says “And fire-eyed fury be my conduct now!” This means that he has forgotten about his “love” for Tybalt and instead decides to fight him to the death without any consideration for his marriage’s future. This clearly shows his impetuosity and sudden changes of heart within the play dn this same concept of overreacting when angry can be related t to.An example of how this shown ina modern say setting is overreacting when faced with diiffficult news, this can be taken in may eays but most commonly with anger or frustration. This concept is often feared when breaking hard news and is still extremely relevant today and
In the Shakespearean play, Romeo & Juliet, aggression is represented in different ways by the different characters in the play. Tybalt, Romeo, Benvolio, and the others all have their own way of dealing with hate and anger. Some do nothing but hate while others can’t stand to see even the smallest of quarrels take place.
Firstly, the concept of overreacting and being blinded by anger. This concept is shown through the character of Romeo who is at often times an irrational and impulsive thinker. When one of his
It is human nature to place blame and point fingers at someone, but it is a lot less common to take responsibility for your own actions. Sometimes, we put ourselves in positions that are detrimental to our lives or well-being. Even though we are responsible, it is likely that we will place the blame elsewhere. In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Mercutio found himself in a similar conflict. Tybalt, Juliet's cousin, killed Mercutio during a fight in the town square.
Argumentative behavior and hostility can force people to take undesired actions and change their morals. In Romeo and Juliet, many characters experience the rapid moral change in themselves after a fight starts between the Montagues and the Capulets resulting in them only able to follow orders since they sided with a family. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet delves into the duality that conflict can be damaging and altering in one’s mind as a consequence of Sampson and the Montague guards, Romeo and Juliet, and the Montagues and the Capulets.
Mercutio was first introduced to us in Act I, Scene 4; when Romeo, Benvolio and the gang are on the way to the Capulets' feast. Although it was only his first appearance, he captured immediate attention with his comments. We get the feeling that Mercutio will not stay a sideline character. He is shown joking and punning with Romeo on heaviness and lightness as well as how it relates to love. Mercutio and Romeo's friendship and obvious closeness is to be noted.
Capulets and never in the play wishes to injure any one of them in any
A Comparison of Mercutio and Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet For this assignment I intend to write and discuss the differences and similarities between the two characters portrayed in the play Romeo and Juliet. As well as describing and analysing them I will also show how these characters are presented in two adaptations of films by two different director Zeffirelli and Lurhmann. These two characters are Mercutio. and Tybalt. Both characters play an important role as they both affect.
Romeo and Juliet choose their own actions through their judgments, which were caused by their belief of everlasting love. Due to their unsound and absurd attitudes, both characters are dazed by love in a puerile manner. The relationship they created was actually built on lust and desperation. Firstly, Romeo is the first character whom shows immature love in the story as a whole. Once Capulet’s party is over, Romeo’s attitude leads him to jump over the wall to Juliet’s house and exclaim to her,” And what love can do, that dares love attempt./Therefore thy kinsmen are no stop to me”(2.2.68-9). The effect of love caused Romeo to not pay attention to the consequences of jumping over the wall and talking to the daughter of his enemy. The flaw is that he is beginning to think that his love is as hard as nails. It is illogical for Romeo to think this...
Ultimately, Romeo and Juliet become embodiments of impulsiveness. Through their rash words and actions in the tragedy “Romeo and Juliet”, Shakespeare sets forth that both are too hasty in their decisions, leading them into unfortunate events. As the plot unfolds, Romeo and Juliet’s futile love is torn apart by their family’s hate and animosity towards each other. Despite their constant struggle to let their love survive, it is doomed from the beginning of the tragedy. It is plain that lack of foresight and wisdom leads to disaster all around.
Although Mercutio is Romeo's closest friend, he is very jealous of Romeo when Romeo is with other people. Mercutio brings humour and wit. to the play that engages the audience. Mercutio is a typical young man of that period in the way that he is an honourable aristocrat. very independent and is free but on the other hand he isn't because he speaks badly about women and often refers to them as being fruit.
Mercutio in the 1967 version of Romeo and Juliet directed by Franco Zeffirelli is the opposite of violent and dark. The Mercutio shown in this film is a jester and makes light of a situation. This shows through during his fight scene with Tybalt. The scene starts off not very serious. Tybalt and Mercutio are in a fencing with a group of encouraging people standing around in a circle. After Tybalt accidently stabs Mercutio, the scene turns solemn and Tybalt becomes
During the story “Romeo and Juliet”, written by William Shakespeare, the character, Mercutio, plays a role that impacts the story completely. Mercutio is a very good friend of Romeo’s and Benvolio’s. Mercutio has many characteristics which William Shakespeare defines and delivers a deeper understanding as the story continues. Mercutio is a kinsman therefore he is neither a Capulet nor Montague. In Romeo and Juliet, Mercutio makes up a lot of the funny atmosphere which makes the story more engaging. Mercutio makes many jokes and because of these jokes his outgoing and amusing personality begins to show. Mercutio is a tall man with blonde hair. He is decent at sword fighting and when he talks he tends to use hand gestures which send a stronger message when he talks. As Romeo’s best friend, Mercutio remains loyal to him throughout the story and is also benevolent as he even fought Tybalt in Romeo’s name. Mercutio is a reckless person. When his mind is set on something he will complete it and no one can stop him from completing it. During the scene when Mercutio expresses his outrage towards Tybalt, Romeo intervenes the fight and tries to stop it, Mercutio continues to fight and in the end Mercutio meets his end. Even after Mercutio is stabbed he insisted that it was”a scratch, a scratch” (Act III, Scene I, Line 89) this shows how tough he is. It was foolish of him but he wanted to show how tough he was to Romeo. Mercutio is also very supportive. He has a kind side which he only shows to Romeo. When Romeo was heartbroken because of Rosaline Mercutio encouraged Romeo by telling him “gentle Romeo, we must have you dance.” (Act I, Scene IV,...
The choices Romeo and Juliet make are poor, and eventually resulted in their death. Getting married, killing Tybalt, and thinking with hastyness were all poor choices that lead to both of their deaths. Once in a while making bad choices doesn’t affect someone as much, but making then many times regularly does affect one’s life. This teaches people that we must think our actions through before committing them.