Mercutio's 'Queen Mab' speech in 'Romeo and Juliet' is an example of comic relief that also serves to:
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Correct answer: Foreshadow the tragic end of the play through dark imagery
While the speech is witty and fantastic, providing relief from Romeo's moping, it gradually becomes darker and more chaotic. This mirrors the play's overall shift from a comedy of love to a tragedy of fate.
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