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Romeo and Juliet: 2.4.1 - 103

Self Evaluation:

I think our group went pretty well since everyone had decent gesture, volume, and posture. However, minor mistakes like our actors reading wrong lines and stumbling could've been improved. I tried to change my voice and have more intonation during my speech than my normal voice, and me and my group members decided where to stand and where to wait. This helped me better understand the play because I could comprehend the characters' feelings by actually acting the scene out.
 * Scene Analysis**
 * Plot: Mercutio and Benvolio encounters Romeo in the street. Finding Romeo enthusiastic, Mercutio challenges Romeo into a battle of wits but loses.
 * Significance: Although this particular scene does not show any progress in plot events, the dialogue between Romeo and Mercutio demonstrates Shakespeare's brilliant use of puns and literary devices.
 * Reactions: I was marveled by the brilliant use of literary devices used by Mercutio and Romeo.

Character Report

2.4.1 - 103 Mercutio

1. What does your character want in this scene (this is the objective)?

Mercutio's object is to tease and mock Romeo's love.

2. What is your character’s motivation for doing what he or she does?

Romeo gave Mercutio and Benvolio trouble last night because he didn't show up, thus Mercutio wanted to tease him.

3. What obstacles stand in his or her way?

Romeo is good at battle of wits

5. Are there any distinctive elements in your character’s way of speaking?

Mercutio is characterized by puns and literary devices he uses in his speech.

6. What is your character thinking during the scene (this is the subtext)?

I don't think Mercutio is truly mad.