Question

Why does shakespeare include this comic speech by Mercutio?

Answer 1

Mercutio's comic speech is there because he's the comic relief in the play. The play is full of suspensful moments that are full of emotions and hardships and Mercutio as a character is there to give the audience some time to breather between the suspensful scenes. Of course, when he's gone so is the easiness in the play.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Mercutio's comic speech is there because he's the comic relief in the play. The play is full of suspensful moments that are full of emotions and hardships and Mercutio as a character is there to give the audience some time to breather between the suspensful scenes. Of course, when he's gone so is the easiness in the play.