How central is Mercutio to the reader's enjoyment of Romeo and Juliet?

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Romeo and Juliet

How central is Mercutio to the reader's enjoyment of Romeo and Juliet?

Romeo and Juliet is a tragic tale of a pair of doomed lovers who come from opposing families. Due to the ongoing feud between their kin, they are forced to marry in secret and from here; one of the most memorable love of stories of all time unfolds. Its timeless story has sprung numerous interpretations, both in the theatre and on the silver screen. However, of all films and plays that have been made, Baz Luhrman's version is by far the best. He has modernised Shakespeare's masterpiece to suit the modern audience, and where as in many film versions the true essence of the story is lost, Luhrman manages to keep Romeo and Juliet every bit as enchanting as it was when Shakespeare first put pen to paper.

When reading the script of Romeo and Juliet, there is much to enjoy, the epic tale of love, the beautiful language and the riveting action scenes. In the film, some of the language is lost, but, in its place comes some very impressive gun fights and many comical appearances, seeing Mercutio