What do you think of when someone says cat? Arrogance. This is kind of how Mercutio acts. He's arrogant, sassy, and almost selfish. Also, you've got to be careful when interacting with him because he can, and will bite.
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A rose is both beautiful and dangerous- like Mercutio's way of speech. One has to be careful when talking or listening to him speak. He can captivate you with the beauty of his imagery, but he will also cut you with his harsh words.
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A sword can represent Mercutio in two different ways. First, it can symbolize his willingness to act on impulse and to bite more than he can chew; and second, it represents his death- he dies from a sword wound under Romeo's arm.
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