Tybalt's Contribution to William Shakespeare's
Romeo and Juliet
by Lillian Bonar
Essay: Tybalt's Contribution to William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
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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,
‘ 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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