Should one change themselves to fit in? William Shakespeare was a writer who wrote poems and plays that are still famous today. In Romeo and Juliet, one of his most famous plays, Shakespeare wrote many memorable characters. One of the most impactful characters is Mercutio because he doesn’t try to change who he is. He is known for his jokes and being good with words. Mercutio is the most practical and admirable character in Romeo and Juliet because he gives good advice, he is expressive, and he is a loyal friend. First, Mercutio is the most practical and admirable character in Romeo and Juliet because he gives good advice. Romeo Montague is a trusted friend who appreciates and listens to Mercutio. For example, when Romeo is hung up on Rosaline, someone he knows he can’t be with, his friends console him and try to assure him that there are other people out there. Mercutio says, “You are a lover. Borrow Cupid’s wings/and soar with them above a common bound.” (I.iv.18-19.) He helps convince Romeo to go out to a party so he can try and move on. He tells Romeo he should use his love to look around and find someone new. Even though Mercutio acknowledges others' thoughts, he still encourages …show more content…
Tybalt, a member of the Capulet family, sends a letter asking for Romeo. He is mad that Romeo and his friends showed up to the Capulets’ party at their house without an invitation. Benvolio, Romeo’s cousin, and Mercutio hear about it and think the letter is a challenge. “More than Prince of Cats. O, he’s the coura-/geous captain of compliments. He fights as you sing/pricksong—keeps time, distance, and proportion;” (II.iv.19-21.) Mercutio calls Tybalt the Prince of Cats, a character whose name is also Tybalt, and declares that Romeo is tougher and more attentive than him. This shows how Mercutio supports his friends and expresses what he believes