Powerful Words In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

In Romeo and Juliet, words are frequently the choice of weapon for characters, yet they are also beautiful and show deep affection from one character to another. Thus far in the story, powerful words have acted both from insult as well as adoration between characters, going even further than many actions taken by characters. From beginning fights such as that between Romeo and Tybalt to starting a marriage between Romeo and Juliet, powerful words have undeniably been vital throughout the story. Compelling words between Romeo and Juliet prove to be so powerful that they instantaneously want to marry each other. Soon after the Capulet party where Romeo and Juliet had just met, Romeo went outside of Juliet’s room and spoke to her. After only knowing each other for a few hours at most, Romeo yells up to Juliet, saying “It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious

Such lines can be seen between Tybalt and Romeo before they fight when Tybalt says “Romeo, the love I bear thee can afford, No better term than this: thou art a villain” (III, i, 61-62). After Mercutio’s death, Romeo responds saying “Now, Tybalt, take the ‘villain’ back again” (130). These lines spark a fencing duel between Tybalt and Romeo that is ultimately won by Romeo. All in all, These lines cause the death of first Mercutio for defending Romeo’s name, and then cause the death of Romeo when he defends his own name. Romeo is adamant that Tybalt take “villain” back, and when he does not, Romeo takes matters into his own hands, fighting Tybalt. Throughout the story so far, we have seen love, as well as hate, spring from powerful lines in Romeo and Juliet. These lines often result in actions that become major plot points in the story, such as the death of Tybalt, or the marriage of Romeo and Juliet. Powerful lines make the story interesting, and make the reader want to continue