Who killed Mercutio?

Tybalt
Tybalt, the man of precise forms and code of honor, treacherously stabs Mercutio under Romeo’s arm, and Romeo becomes directly involved in Mercutio’s death. Romeo is at first incredulous at the possibility of death as he supports Mercutio: “Courage, man; the hurt cannot be much” (III. i. 94).

Which lines show that Mercutio is angered?

Mercutio is angered by what he believes is Romeo’s cowardly and feeble response. He shouts: O calm, dishonourable, vile submission!

What does Tybalt say before killing Mercutio?

Tybalt stabs Mercutio under Romeo’s arm, and as Mercutio falls, Tybalt and his men hurry away. Mercutio dies, cursing both the Montagues and the Capulets: “A plague o’ both your houses” (3.1. 87), and still pouring forth his wild witticisms: “Ask for me tomorrow, and / you shall find me a grave man” (3.1. 93–94).

Who says a plague on both your houses?

Mercutio
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”).

Is Mercutio in love with Romeo?

Mercutio’s speech, while building tension for Romeo’s first meeting with Juliet at the Capulet ball, indicates that although Mercutio is Romeo’s friend, he can never be his confidant. As the play progresses, Mercutio remains unaware of Romeo’s love and subsequent marriage to Juliet.

Is Mercutio bipolar?

Mercutio’s a somewhat bipolar young man who’s grappling with sexual identity and all kinds of things. It’s exhausting, the amount of energy and focus you put into that.

Do you bite your thumb at us sir?

Abra : Do you bite your thumb at *us*, sir? Sampson : [to Gregory] Is the law of our side if I say aye? Gregory : NO! Sampson : No, sir, I do not bite my thumb at you, sir, but I bite my thumb, sir!

What is Mercutio’s most famous line?

Mercutio Love Quotes “If love be rough with you, be rough with love. Prick love for pricking, and you beat love down.”

Who banishes Romeo?

Another fight breaks out in Verona and Tybalt kills Romeo’s friend Mercutio. Romeo had tried to prevent the fight but, after Mercutio’s death, he kills Tybalt. The Prince banishes Romeo from Verona because of what he has done. Juliet is distraught by the news of Tybalt’s death and Romeo being banished.

What did Romeo say when Mercutio dies?

A plague o’ both your houses!
To stop the battle, Romeo steps between them and Tybalt stabs Mercutio under Romeo’s arm. Mercutio’s wound is fatal and he dies crying “A plague o’ both your houses!” Blinded by rage over Mercutio’s death, Romeo attacks Tybalt and kills him.

Why is Mercutio’s death ironic?

Mercutio’s death in Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet is ironic because he has not attached himself to either the Montagues or the Capulets and does not take part in their feuding and fighting. Romeo declares that his love for Juliet has made him effeminate, and that he should have fought Tybalt in Mercutio’s place.

What is Mercutio’s famous line?

Mercutio : If love be rough with you, be rough with love. Prick love for pricking and you beat love down.