Tybalt's Contribution to William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
In every one of Shakespeare’s tragedies, the story is built up like a
jigsaw, with vital pieces, that build up to the final overall piece.
There are events or characters that influence the tragedy and pay a
great amount of contribution towards it. For instance, the romantic
tragedy, ‘Romeo and Juliet’ could not have occurred if the lovers had
not met at a ball. This essay will explore the contribution made by
Tybalt, Juliet’s cousin, towards the tragedy, ‘Romeo and Juliet’, and
how.
The first thing we should consider about Tybalt’s contribution is his
characteristics. Tybalt is considered a fiery character, proud, and
violent. All that are listed can be reflected in his name, which is
usually used for cats rather than humans. This creates expectation of
how his character will be like and is the source of most jokes made in
the play about him.
Tybalt’s character can be described as aggressive, sulky, and violent.
Defending his honour plays a major contribution to the tragedy. For
instance, we can take the scene where Tybalt spots Romeo at the
Capulet ball, causing no trouble whatsoever.
‘ Now, by the stock of honour of my kin,
To strike him dead I hold it not a sin.’
This quote shows how, even though Romeo does not display a threat,
Tybalt is ready to fight him to death considering the family honour at
stake.
‘Tybalt: It fits with such a villain is a guest;
I’ll not endure him.’
This quote shows how, even though Capulet claims that he must endure
Romeo, as he poses no threat, he opposes his uncles request. This at
the time was cons...
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hate towards each family is bred in the family and children are
trained to believe the other is an enemy. The youth were the people
who carried on the feud and were to pass it on to their children. The
feud causes untimely death though of 5 youths, Tybalt, eventually dies
by being so tied up in the feud, Romeo, Paris, who is dragged into
feud even though has nothing to do with it, Mercutio, who is not
included in the feud either and Juliet. These deaths cause the end of
the feud.
In conclusion I believe that Tybalt contributes a great amount towards
the tragedy by encouraging the feud. His characteristics are the main
cause to his actions and if Tybalt would have been a little more
calmer and less aggressive Romeo would not have killed him and become
exiled, which in consequence leads to the tragedy.
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