From the novel; Romeo and Juliet
This question is based on William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
In Romeo and Juliet, the major role of Mercutio is to
- Count Paris in Praise of Juliet
-
annoy Tybalt
- take another wife
- serve as an assistance to Romeo
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
Mercutio and Benvolio who were Romeo's friends were waiting on the street when Tybalt arrives with the intention of challenging/punishing Romeo for sneaking into the party. Mercutio aggressively jumps into Romeo and Tybalt issues and drew out his sword on Tybalt but Tybalt cuts Mercutio.