Mercutio is one of the most distinctive characters in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”. His language is always powerful and creative. He represents many different things in the play and holds an important role. Both of these categories will be explored later, among other things. First of all, Mercutio is Romeo’s friend. He is neither a Montague, nor a Capulet. Therefore, he has not been born into a feud and really has no side. However, his friendship with Romeo does make him connected with the Montague s.
Mercutio’s character stands out from the rest because of his energy in everything he does and says. He is very fun loving and has a true love for life. He is living his life on the edge and always looking for something new and exciting to do. He is constantly playing on words, using two or more meanings. Romeo once describes him as, “A gentlemen who loves to hear himself talk. ” As displayed in his Queen Mab speech in Act I Scene iv, he is very imaginative. He describes in dear detail everything about a little world he has imagined.