Tybalt's Influence On Romeo And Juliet

Shakespeare's, "Romeo and Juliet”, illustrates the powerful impact that love and hate can have on our decision-making and relationships. Romeo's impulsive actions in the face of adversity demonstrate how love can drive us to make irrational choices. However, Tybalt's hatred and narrow-mindedness highlight the harmful effects of holding onto negative emotions. In the end, the character's tendency to overreact ultimately leads to their tragic downfall.
In “Romeo and Juliet” by Shakespeare, the power of love displays a great influence on Romeo’s thoughts and actions by motivating him to make decisions that ultimately lead to both love and tragedy. Romeo’s irrational and illogical behavior was evident in the play when Romeo tells Friar Lawrence

In Act 3, Scene 1, line 142, Romeo shows his regret by saying “O, I am fortune's fool!". Here Romeo grasps the intensity of his actions that were taken under the influence of his love for his friend. Tybalt not only belonged to the rival family but was also Juliet’s cousin therefore Romeo not only risked starting a war between the two families but also put his relationship with Juliet at stake. Romeo’s impulsive actions show how his feelings toward his friend overrule his ability to make sensible decisions leading to Tybalt’s tragic death. Additionally, the quote “Therefore thy kinsmen are no stop to me.” (2.2.74) adds to how Romeo does not understand that his actions will have consequences. In Act 2, scene 2, line 74, Romeo breaks into the Capulet property to express his love for Juliet knowing that if he gets caught the two families are at risk of getting into a war. But he does not care because he wants to show how much he loves Juliet, even if he has only known her for a couple of days. This shows how love is causing Romeo to get blind-sighted from reality and influencing him to make foolish decisions without thinking

Tybalt's hatred for the Monatagues is above all and this is noticed when Tybalt proclaims, “What, drawn and talk of peace? I hate the words as I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee.” (1.1.71-72) This quote really accentuates Tybalt's aggressiveness as well as his refrain from any form of reconciliation. Act 1, scene 1, lines 71-72, highlights Tybalt's disdain for coming to harmony with the Montagues, he is given a chance by Benvolio to either stand beside him and fight or to lower his sword. Alternatively, Tybalt chooses to do neither and instead fights Benvolio, this emphasizes Tybalt's prejudice against Benvolio as he is affiliated with the Montague family. Further, “It fits when such a villain is a guest. I’ll not endure him.'' This quote by Tybalt, a Capulet, reflects his strong and hostile feelings towards Romeo, a Montague, or anyone associated with the Montague family. Tybalt's hate as seen in the quote, defines his attitude and action, influencing him to look for violence and confrontation. Act 1, scene 5, lines 84-84, reveals Tybalt's unnecessary need to actively seek out a fight with Romeo even though Romeo had not done anything but show up to a Capulet party, this behavior of Tybalt displays how he automatically presumes the negative about Romeo considering he is