Give me a case to put my visage in: 525A visor for a visor!
Mercutio's wordplays emphasizes disguise and mask, which connects to the theme of hidden identities that runs throughout the play
12 Matching Annotations
- Last 7 days
-
www.opensourceshakespeare.org www.opensourceshakespeare.org
-
-
That dreamers often lie.
Mercutios dismisses dreams .
-
If love be rough with you, be rough with love; Prick love for pricking, and you beat love down.
Mercutio treats love as something physical and aggressive, contrasting Romeo's emotional suffering.This shows Mercutio mocking toward romance.
-
Will you tell me that? 660His son was but a ward two years ago.
Capulet's disbelief shows how time can feel distorted, a recurring theme in the play where emotions and events move faster than expected
-
More light, you knaves; and turn the tables up, And quench the fire, the room is grown too hot.
Capulets concern for comfort and order reflects his desire to control his environment, foreshadowing how he later tries to control Juliets life
-
Welcome, gentlemen! ladies that have their toes Unplagued with corns will have a bout with you
Capulet uses humor to make his guest feel comfortable. This shows him as a charismatic
-
I dream'd a dream to-night.
Dreams symbolizes fate in the play.
-
Nay, that's not so
Romeo Resists Mercutio humor, showing how seriously he takes his emotions compared to Mercuito's carefree attitude
-
Tut, dun's the mouse, the constable's own word: If thou art dun, we'll draw thee from the mire Of this sir-reverence love, wherein thou stick'st Up to the ears. Come, we burn daylight, ho!
Mercutio pushes the group forward and mocks Romeo's hesitation. His energetic language contrast Romeos gloomy mood and keeps the scene lively
-
I'll be a candle-holder, and look on.
This line suggests Romeo prefers to observe rather than engage, reinforcing his sadness and hesitation before meeting Juliet
-
A torch for me: let wantons light of heart Tickle the senseless rushes with their heels,
Romeo separates himself from the others, showing he feels emotionally disconnected and unwilling to participate in the excitement of the party.
-
Come, knock and enter; and no sooner in, But every man betake him to his legs
Benvolio encourages action and movement, acting as a practical voice among the group. This highlights his role as a mediator.
-