A character in Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare1597
A witty, hot-blooded kinsman of the Prince and close friend to Romeo, famous for his mocking wordplay and the Queen Mab speech.
Also known as: kinsman to the Prince
Inside the story
Mercutio is a witty, hot-blooded kinsman to the Prince and a close friend of Romeo. Quick with mocking wordplay and vivid tales, including his Queen Mab speech, he moves among Verona’s feuding young men with a sharp tongue and restless energy.
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