Mercutio was a loyal best friend to the death. He was witty, funny, hotheaded, and perhaps even a bit crude. Romeo was a romantic, while Mercutio did not believe in the idea of true love. It was his loyalty that killed him in the end.

Who is Mercutio in love with?

Role in the play One of Romeo’s closest friends, Mercutio, entreats Romeo to forget about his unrequited love for a girl named Rosaline and come with him to a masquerade ball at Lord Capulet’s estate, through use of his Queen Mab speech.

Is Mercutio jealous of Romeo?

Mercutio, is essential to the play he is the ‘Prince’s kinsman’, but more importantly, he is Romeo’s best friend and confidant . Although Mercutio is Romeo’s closest friend he is very jealous of Romeo when Romeo is with other people.