Examples Of Disposition In Romeo And Juliet

The Capture of Disposition
Nearly one in every twelve people say they have trouble controlling their anger. In society today, it is common to see people become easily agitated. Whether they are driving, waiting in line while shopping, or even at their children’s sports games. Though, there are humanitarians in the world who will help out whenever possible. For instance, there are people who raise money for different charities, volunteers in hospitals, and the people who “paid ahead” in coffee shops and grocery stores. In the 1967 and 1996 films of Romeo and Juliet, the directors portray Tybalt in different ways than done in the book Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare. In the newer film, Tybalt's intent was to harm the Montague but in the older film he was jousting to prove the superiority and skill of the Capulets. The way the directors shape Tybalt's disposition before and during the fight is what sets the mood for the rest of the scene.

The fight scene between Tybalt and Mercutio would be considered a more light hearted joust. Tybalt, being more experienced in sword fighting, was enjoying his joust with Mercutio and making cunning jokes whenever he got the chance. When Romeo intervenes, Tybalt had already thrust his sword forward, not knowing he had stabbed Mercutio until he saw the blood on the end of the blade. In this version of the movie, Tybalt’s light-hearted joust with Mercutio created a mood filled with shock and confusion after he was