Romeo And Juliet Hate

Throughout history, there have been numerous cases of hate crimes across the world; just think of the Holocaust and the KKK. In the case of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, hostility between the Capulet and Montague families causes them to engage in a savage feud, eventually ending with Romeo and Juliet committing suicide. But which character has the most influence over this hatred? The answer to this question is Tybalt, due to his love of brawls, his dislike for the Montagues, and how his death fuels the animosity between the families.
First, Tybalt enjoys fighting; in fact, his love of violence is a fundamental part of his character. This love is expressed throughout the play by how he picks fights whenever he makes an appearance (Shakespeare I.i, III.i). Generally in the real world, people don’t try to cause problems wherever they go. Also, when Benvolio pleads with him to put his sword

However, never in the story are they shown insulting each other or fighting. In fact, Capulet goes so far as to stop Tybalt from attacking Romeo at their party, calling him “virtuous” and a “gentleman”, (Shakespeare I.v.63-72). Also, at the end of the story, the lords are the ones who officially resolve the conflict between their families, ending the rivalry between them (Shakespeare V.iii.296-304). The lords do not have as much influence as Tybalt on the theme of hate because of these peaceful actions, as compared to Tybalt’s violent behavior.
Overall, despite what others may say, Tybalt is the character with the most impact on the hatred between the families in Romeo and Juliet, due to his bloodthirsty nature, his loathing for Montagues, and the consequences of his death. By making Tybalt the embodiment of hate, Shakespeare was trying to teach society a lesson about vengeance. As Martin Luther King Junior once said, “Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do