‘Mercutio and Tybalt are trouble-makers who are presented by Shakespear as thugs who cause many of the problems in the play.’

In the light of this statement, analyse Shakespeare’s presentation of these two characters, saying whether you agree with it or not.

 

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‘In attempting to solve the problems of the two lovers, Friar Lawrence creates more of a mess.’

 

In the light of this statement, analyse Shakespeare’s presentation of Friar Lawrence. Is he an incompetent meddlar or a wise philosopher?

 

OR

 

‘The Nurse does not understand Juliet although she pretends to.’

 

In the light of this statement, analyse Shakespeare’s presentation of the Nurse.