Scene 2 Act 4: Brotherly Friendship

Prompt E: Mercutio and Romeo

I think that Mercutio and Romeo have a brotherly-like relationship, because although they mock each other and playfully tease one another, they don't do this meanly. For example. when Mercutio and Romeo are talking with each other, Mercutio sarcastically says how he the perfect example of courtesy. He states that, "Nay, I am the very pink of courtesy" (95). Romeo then jokingly responds by saying "'Pink' for flower" (95). This describes their relationship because it shows how they exchange sarcastic comments, yet remain friendly. This is similar to a relationship between brothers, who also sometimes joke with eachother, while sometimes remaining nice.