Why does Shakespeare include Mercutio's teasing words?

to explain the history of the feuding families

to criticize Romeo's neglect of his duties

to condemn the established ritual of sword fighting

to contrast the seriousness of Tybalt's challenge

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D) To contrast the seriousness of Tybalt's challenge

Why does Shakespeare include Mercutio's teasing words?to explain the history of the feuding familiesto criticize Romeo's neglect of his dutiesto condemn the established ritual of sword fightingto contrast the seriousness of Tybalt's challenge