He has the crack-brained idea that the marriage will reconcile Romeo and Juliet's parents. He then does everything in his power to thwart this reconciliation by keeping the marriage secret from the parents.
Mercutio believes that love has made Romeo weak and distracted. He sees Romeo's infatuation with Juliet as a hindrance that leads to his downfall. Mercutio mocks Romeo's love-struck behavior and believes it clouds his judgment.
"Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast."
He thinks it may reconcile the feud.
Reconcile them.
Rosaline. The last they heard, she was the one Romeo was after.
In his speech, Mercutio thinks that Romeo is in love with Rosaline, a character who is unattainable and does not return Romeo's affections. He addresses Romeo's infatuation with humor and sarcasm, highlighting Romeo's romanticized and idealized view of love.
Benvolio and Mercutio are dramatic foils for Romeo. Throughout the play they think that Romeo is in love with Rosaline and are in the dark about Romeo and Juliet and their marriage.
Mercutio I think...
I don't think Mercutio ever finds out deos he? He knows Romeo is in love, but I don't think he knows that it's with a Capulet. But if he did know...I don't think he'd want them to be together :( silly Monague's and their prejudices!
Mercutio accuses Romeo of being afflicted by love-sickness, specifically for Rosaline. He mocks Romeo for his infatuation, attributing his behavior to being love-struck.
Mercutio praises Rosaline in an attempt to attract Romeo's attention. He mocks love and tries to get Romeo to forget about his love for Rosaline by teasing him.
Mercutio
It is silly
Mercutio interprets Romeo's actions as fickle and inconsistent. He sees Romeo's love for Rosaline as shallow and insincere, and believes that Romeo is being overly dramatic and moody. Mercutio tends to view love as a game and doesn't take Romeo's passionate emotions seriously.
Mercutio believes Romeo has become feminine after falling in love, but he quickly moves to fight Tybalt when Romeo refuses.
Mercutio makes fun of Romeo after the party because he thinks Romeo is acting love-sick and overly dramatic about his feelings for a woman. Mercutio's teasing reflects his playful and sarcastic nature, as well as his skepticism towards romantic love.