gentlemen good den a word with one of you ... sir

Question 1

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Answer 1

this suggest that despite being previously depicted as confrontational, he now addresses them with a polite, respectful greeting

Question 2

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Answer 2

The use of the pronoun “sir” may reflect mercutio’s social superiority and how Tybalt is avoiding any conflict with one of the prince’s relations which could emphasise the importance of hierarchy in verona

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Answer 3

Furthermore the use of the iambic blank verse may also hint that Tybalt is approaching this conflict cautiously and is refusing to respond impulsively.