Thursday, November 1, 2007

Mercutio the Jester

Romeo. Pardon, good Mercutio. My business was great, and in such a case as mine a man may strain courtesy.
Mercutio. That's as much as to say, such a case as yours constrains a man to bow in the hams.
Romeo. Meaning, to curtsy.
(II iv 50-55)

Yes, Mercutio is the jokester among friends. With his clever wit he can mock anyone at anytime, for any ocassion. Mercutio doesn't let the feud bring down his spirits, but only allows him to laugh at it with a joke or two on his part. Whether he be making fun of his friends or some frumpy nurse, spending time with Mercutio will give you a laugh.

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