We need the excerpt. However, I remember through the book, mercutios was romeos friend, so it most likely is not a very positive outlook. If you can provide the text, I can give a better answer.
As an idler might observe the feat of a juggler, without interest in the outcome. What splendid effort! -what magnificent, what superhuman strength! Ah, that was a fine endeavor! Bravo! The cord fell away;
This is the sentence that uses a simile because it uses the word "as" do describe a like situation.
"Jamie dislikes schools and feels pressure from her parents, but her friends make her feel better." Hope this helps! (':
