Question
Reader
Mercutio is a foil to Romeo because his personality contrasts with Romeo's and emphasizes Romeo's traits. At which
point in the drama is this best illustrated?
Owhen Romeo comforts Mercutio after he has been wounded
Owhen Romeo takes revenge for the death of Mercutio by killing Tybalt
Owhen Mercutio calls for a plague on the houses of Montague and Capulet
Owhen Mercutio insists on fighting Tybalt while Romeo wants to walk away
Answer
When Mercutio insists on fighting Tybalt while Romeo wants to walk away.