What does mercutio mean when he quotes no it is not so deep as a well nor so wide as a church door?

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2026-03-05 23:55

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Mercutio is being humorous and sarcastic when he says this line. He is downplaying the seriousness of Romeo's love by saying that it's not as deep as a well (meaning not profound) and not as wide as a church door (meaning not wide-reaching or significant).

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