Violence In Shakespeare's The Tragedy Of Romeo And Juliet

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In Shakespeare’s play “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet” males make a more dramatic impact because they are the most violent in the story than the woman. Because of how the males act, there is a lot of fighting and arguing going on. The Montague Family start arguments and fights with the Capulet Family and same goes for the Capulets. Tybalt always wants to start fights with Romeo. In the beginning, Lord Capulet and Lord Montague were fighting in the middle of the street. My first claim is that Gregory and Sampson start a fight with Abram and the Montagues "Nay, as they dare. I will bite my thumb at them, which is a disgrace to them, if they bear it." -Sampson (1.1.37) Gregory and Sampson try to get a reaction out of Abram and the Montagues. Gregory asked Abram, "Do you quarrel, sir", which means, do you fight. Abram responded with "Quarrel, sir? No, sir." Sampson continues to bite his thumb as Abram and the Montagues walk by. …show more content…

"What, drawn, and talk of peace? I hate the word, As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee. Have at thee, coward!" -Tybalt (1.1.60) Tybalt is trying to fight with Bonvolio but he wants to keep the peace. Tybalt is saying he hates all Montagues including Bonvolio. Tybalt always want to fight and kill someone. My final claim is that all male characters have different personalities and

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