Romeo and Juliet Group

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rachel222
rachel222
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High School - 9th Grade

In "Romeo and Juliet," why does Mercutio make fun of Romeo after they leave the party?

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Posted by rachel222 on Monday May 12, 2008 at 1:15 PM and tagged with mercutio, party, romeo and juliet.

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  1. podunc Teacher
    College - Freshman

    After the "masquers" leave the Capulet party, Romeo among them, Romeo leaps an orchard wall and hides. Mercutio teases Romeo with crass sexual humor in an attempt to get Romeo to emerge from his hiding place. Ironically, Mercutio's humor focuses on Rosaline, while Romeo has already forgotten Rosaline and fallen in love with Juliet.

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    Posted by podunc on Monday May 12, 2008 at 2:35 PM

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