Mercutio

Question 1

Main ideas:

Answer 1

1) Shakespeare uses Mercutio to explore atheist beliefs and what occurs as a result of being blasphemous

2) Represents stereotypical masculinity - reinforces how men were supposed to behave and exposes contemporary notions

3) Mercutio’s violent actions develop throughout the play - men were often influenced by pride, honour and status in the Elizabethan era.

4) Mercutio is a very direct and combative individual who encapsulates comic relief and becomes progressively cynical - he drives the play forward and represents a character who isn’t brainwashed into conforming to stereotypical behaviours

Question 2

A plague…

Answer 2

a both your houses

Question 3

Mens eyes were made to look and…

Answer 3

let them gaze, I will not budge for no man’s pleasure

Question 4

They have made…

Answer 4

worms meat of me

Question 5

O calm dishonourable…

Answer 5

vile submission

Question 6

Ask me tomorrow and I…

Answer 6

shall be a grave man

Question 7

If love be rough with you…

Answer 7

be rough with love, prick love for pricking and you beat love down