Compare and Contrast the characters of Mercutio and Tybalt.

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Romeo and Juliet

Compare and Contrast the characters of Mercutio and Tybalt.

For this assignment I intend to write and discuss the differences and similarities of two characters portrayed in the play Romeo and Juliet. As well as describing and analysing them I will also show how these characters are presented in two adaptations of films by two different directors Zeffirelli and Lurhmann. These two characters are Mercutio and Tybalt; both characters play an important role as they both affect the outcome of the play and decisions other characters may have to perform.

These two beings have a great grudge against each other which causes death to arise between the two. The main reason for this grudge is that Mercutio is from the Montague's and Tybalt from the Capulet's two communities with a bitter rival for one another. As well as Mercutio being from the Montague's so is Romeo, however unlike Mercutio Romeo wants to resolve this dispute peacefully, so it does not interfere with his love for Juliet, from the Capulet's. Romeos love for Juliet doesn't seem to do justice and makes Tybalt's hatred increase even more.

Mercutio

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