Tybalt Is Responsible For The Death Of Romeo And Juliet

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In Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, Tybalt, the House of Montague and Juliet are to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. During the process of the play, Tybalt shows overwhelming hostility, this leads to the death of him alongside Mercutio, concluding with Romeo’s banishment from Verona. The House of Capulet, specifically Lord Capulet and Lady Capulet, had forced Juliet into a marriage she openly opposed. Ultimately, Juliet without without think hastily forced the Friar to aid Romeo and Juliet in their love a. The affairs of these events, caused by the thoughtless decisions made by Romeo and Juliet, leads to their untimely demise. Tybalt, from the House of Capulet, was a primary cause leading towards the death of Romeo and Juliet. This is because …show more content…

Evidence to suggest this fact is found in Act III Scene V when Lord Capulet announces, “(Act III, Sc.V, 166-168) Hang thee, young baggage, disobedient wretch! I tell thee what: get thee to church o’ Thursday, Or never after look me in the face.” forcing Juliet to marry Paris in threat of disownment. In this passage, Juliet is forced to marry Count Paris, otherwise she will be disowned by her family. This sets Thursday as the definitive date before which Juliet must escape with Romeo. In Act III Scene V Lady Capulet proclaims, “(Act III, Sc.V, 109) ...But now I’ll tell thee joyful tidings (The marriage between Juliet and Count Paris), girl.”. This marriage is forced upon Juliet from Tybalt’s death as a day of joy to counter the sadness. Afterwards, Juliet exclaims her discontent “ (Act III, Sc.V, 122-123) ...He shall not make me there a joyful bride! I wonder at this haste, that I must wed ''. Juliet’s parents, Lord and Lady Capulet if they truly cared, would not force her to marry after such an