English & Literature

How is Mercutio Romeo's foil?

Please don't mention him convincing Romeo to go to the party or his death.

Asked by MrCuddowls on 21 May 20:51

Last updated by Jill W on 02 Jan 23:27

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Answered by Jill W on 02 Jan 23:27

Mercutio serves as Romeo's foil in a few different ways. Mercutio, unlike Romeo, sees love as a physical pursuit.... no emotion involved. Mercutio also makes fun of dreams.... to him dreams are nothing but the effects of life, influenced by anxiety, stress, or desire, whereas, Romeo sees his dreams as things that are meant to be.

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Romeo and Juliet