Question

Which of the following best describes Mercutio's treatment of Tybalt in Act 3, Scene 1?

A.Mercutio is overly formal and polite to Tybalt in order to protect Romeo.

B. Mercutio ignores Tybalt no matter what Tybalt says or does.

C. Mercutio is kind and charming to Tybalt in hopes of befriending him.

D. Mercutio insults Tybalt in hopes of picking a fight.

Answer 1

I think the last one best describes Mercutio's treatment of tybalt in Act 3, Scene 1. So the answer is: D. Mercutio insults Tybalt in hopes of picking a fight.