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Tybalt Responsible In Romeo And Juliet

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In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the two main protagonist die due to the actions of their relatives and acquaintances; however the question still lingers of who has the most blood on their hands. The most responsible characters are Tybalt (a capulet servant), and Friar Lawrence. Throughout the play, two feuding houses interfere in the internal affairs of two first-time lovers: Romeo of House Montague and Juliet of House Capulet. Being set in the late 1500’s, a simple argument triggers a chain reaction of hostility. In a faction-based society this may cause a micro civil war, if not resolved quickly. Yet, it is the simple miscommunication which leads to four needless deaths throughout the play.

One of the first culprits is Tybalt of House Capulet, throughout the play he is a constant firestarter. …show more content…

The line reads “ What, art thou drawn among these heartless hinds? Turn thee, Benvolio. Look upon thy death.” Tybalt’s first line in the entire play is a call to spar. Continuing his quarrel with Benvolio of House Montague, Tybalt is still proving himself an aggressor, as he states his opinion on the word “peace” as a whole in Line 60 of Act One Scene One. The line reads, “What, drawn, and talk of peace? I hate the word, As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee. Have at thee, coward!”. Here Tybalt specifically states his hatred of peace and still persists in his request for a duel with Benvolio. Later in the play, and early into Act Three, Tybalt accompanied by other Capulets, encounters Romeo, Mercutio and Benvolio. Sensing a fight brewing, Benvolio orders all the participants to find a concealed spot to settle

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