Question

It is said that in a crisis, a person's true character comes out. What does Mercutio's speech tell us about him? Select all that apply.

No, 'tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church door; but 'tis enough, 'twill serve: ask for me to-morrow, and you shall find me a grave man. I am peppered, I warrant, for this world. A plague o' both your houses! 'Zounds, a dog, a rat, a mouse, a cat, to scratch a man to death! a braggart, a rogue, a villain, that fights by the book of arithmetic! Why the devil came you between us? I was hurt under your arm. (III, i, 67)

He cracks jokes even as he is dying; his "true character" is that of a comic.
He views "fate" as being something above him and beyond his control.
He is morbidly pessimistic.
He views his fate as being caused by the error of people, not abstract powers like "fate."

Answer 1

Answer: He views his fate as being caused by the error of people, not abstract powers like "fate."

Answer 2

He views his fate as being caused by the error of people, not abstract powers like "fate."

Step-by-step explanation:

In this speech, Mercutio shows that he does not think that everything is controlled by fate, which has often been the position of some of the characters in this play. Mercutio tells us that he wishes "a plague" upon both the Capulets and the Montagues. This shows that Mercutio believes them to be responsible for his death.