Quote by William Shakespeare

Romeo: Courage, man; the hurt cannot be much.Mercutio: No, 'tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door; but 'tis enough, 'twill serve.

Romeo: Courage, man; the hurt cannot be much.Mercutio: No, '

Summary

In this quote from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Romeo tries to console Mercutio after being fatally wounded. Romeo assures Mercutio that his injury is not severe, but Mercutio replies that although it may not be physically deep or wide, it is enough to be fatal. The quote highlights Mercutio's witty and fatalistic nature, as he accepts the seriousness of his wounds despite their seemingly lesser impact. It also foreshadows the tragic events that follow in the play, as Mercutio's death serves as a turning point for Romeo and Juliet's story.

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By William Shakespeare

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