Question

In Baz Luhrmann's version of Romeo and Juliet, why is Mercutio portrayed by an African American?

Answer 1

Baz Luhrmann, director of "William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet," portrayed Mercutio as an African-American gay man. Race & Ethnicity History:
Africans have been a part of western and European society for centuries. In Elizabethan England, Africans were commonly slaves and house-servants. They were occasionally featured in stage productions, an occurrence that caused much discontentment among the audience.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

hey that's offensive. lol

Answer 4

it's not offensive, it's based off true tradition and practice.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

haha :)