Compare Romeo and Mercutio in these lines from Act I, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet.Romeo: Give me a torch: I am not for this ambling;Being but heavy, I will bear the light.Mercutio: Nay, gentle Romeo, we must have you dance.Romeo: Not I, believe me: you have dancing shoesWith nimble soles; I have a soul of lead.
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Romeo is being weighed down by his heavy costume.B
Mercutio and Romeo are enemies.C
Romeo is practical and optimistic.D
Mercutio provides a character foil for Romeo.