English

Kaiya Payne

21 September, 06:12

Romeo: Good morrow to you both. What counterfeit did I give you?

Mercutio: The slip, sir, the slip; can you not conceive?

Romeo: Pardon, good Mercutio, my business was great; and in such a case as mine a man may strain courtesy.

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.

How does the wordplay in these lines affect the mood?

It creates a sentimental mood as Mercutio hears all about Romeo's new romance.

It creates a thoughtful mood as Romeo encourages his friend to be more courteous.

It creates an unsettled mood as Mercutio questions Romeo seriously about his absence.

It creates a mischievous mood as Mercutio and Romeo banter about Romeo's disappearance.