![]() Mercutio tries to protect Romeo’s pride by challenging Tybalt to a duel.Īlthough the brawl between Tybalt and Mercutio is to demean each other’s pride, the main reason is to stand up for Romeo, Mercutio’s friend. ![]() The reason for this sudden outburst is because of Romeo’s refusal to fight because he is married to Juliet therefore he does not want to fight his cousin-in-law. This shows an attempt to lower Tybalt’s pride. For example, Mercutio says,” Tybalt you rat-catcher, will you walk?” ![]() In Act 3 scene 1, Shakespeare explores the nature and aftermath of conflict through Mercutio and Tybalt hubris showing it has an effect of drama and rage on the characters.
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