Assignment 2

Secondary Character Analysis

Romeo and Juliet was a play written by William Shakespeare. The theme throughout the play is love. Mercutio was Romeo’s best friend and mock’s Romeo’s vision of love. He felt that love was a physical pursuit. His death affected not only Romeo, but Juliet as well.

In the Act 1 Scene 4, Romeo was infatuated with Roseline. Mercutio mocked him. He told Romeo that he was “a lover” and he should “borrow cupids wings”. Mercutio convinced Romeo to attend a party at the Capulet’s. Mercutio said, “Nay, gentle Romeo, we must have you dance”. It was at this party that Romeo and Juliet would fall in love.

In Act 2 Scene 1, Mercutio and Benvolio were searching for Romeo. Romeo was hidden on the wall above them.