Read the dialogue found in Act I, scene iv of Romeo How does the wordplay in these lines affect the mood?
and Juliet.
OIt creates a sentimental mood as Mercutio hears all
about Romeo's new romance
Romeo: Good morrow to you both. What counterfeit
did I give you?
OIt creates a thoughtful mood as Romeo encourages
his friend to be more courteous.
Mercutio: The slip, sir, the slip; can you not conceive?
OIt creates an unsettled mood as Mercutio questionss
Romeo: Pardon, good Mercutio, my business was
Romeo seriously about his absence.
great; and in such a case as mine a man may strain
cOurtesy.
OIt creates a mischievous mood as Mercutio and
Romeo banter about Romeo's disappearance.
Mercutio: That's as much as to say, such a case as
yours constrains a man to bow in the hams.
Romeo: Meaning-to curtsy.
Mercutio: Thou hast most kindly hit it.
Romeo: A most courteous exposition.
Mercutio: Nay, I am the very pink of courtesy.​