Comparing Benvolio And Tybalt In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

Starting with his name, there is already details about him and his role given. Tybalt is also the name of the ¨Prince of Cats¨ in Reynard the Fox. In this the man named Tybalt is a point of mockery. This is referenced in the play Romeo and Juliet as Mercutio insults him calling him ¨Prince of Cats repeatedly. This adds to his character because of how he is mocked by the Montague men at the beginning of the play with thumb biting, his interactions with Mercutio, the overall silliness of the households feud, and his seeming need for approval. The ways he speaks with Lord Capulet at the party also leads me to believe he feels like he needs approval from his family . He is a young man that wants to prove he is an adult, since he is older than his cousin, and thinks he has to fill all the masculine roles. As such he lashes out at Romeo and his buddies because of his want to protect his Capulet name. He is

Tybalt is the color red. The color symbolizes many things. It symbolizes passion, violence, and danger. Tybalt is a man who loves a good fight. In the first act, he tries to fuel the servant fight, then he tries to provoke Benvolio to draw his sword. At the party, Tybalt heard Romeo’s voice, and he was nearly in a fight. Tybalt ordered, “Fetch me my rapier, boy” (I, v, 62). Since Tybalt could not fight Romeo at the party, he sent a letter to his house. The letter proposed a duel between him and Romeo. In Act 3, scene 1, Tybalt and his gang walked by. Romeo appeared and Tybalt started calling Romeo names. Romeo stayed calm and attempted to reason with Tybalt; however, Tybalt still wanted to fight. Mercutio challenged Tybalt, then Romeo stepped

Go there and, without bias, compare her to some of the girls I’ll point out to you.” This shows he is good hearted because he cares about Romeo enough to want deeply to cheer him up. Tybalt on the other hand shows that he is insensitive to others in Act 1, Scene 5 after he tells Lord Capulet, his uncle that a Montegue Has invaded the party and needs to be taken out. “Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe,A villain that is hither come in spite. To scorn at our solemnity this night.”

Tybalt is a Round, Static and Minor character. He is Juliet's cousin and the niece of Lady Capulet. Throughout Romeo and Juliet, Tybalt is very aggressive and violent. At the beginning of the play Tybalt threatens to bash Romeo’s skull when he sees him at the Capulet’s masked ball but decides to wait for the reason that his Uncle, Lord Capulet, doesn't want to cause a scene, “ I will withdraw, but this intrusion shall now seeming sweet, convert to

Tybalt spots Romeo at the gathering and is enraged by Romeo's actions. He states, "What dares the slave come hither, covered with an antic face, to fleer and scorn at our solemnity? Now by stock and honor of my kin, to strike him dead I hold it not a sin." (Act 1, Scene 5, 56-60) In this Tybalt is past the point of wanting to just protect the Capulets, he wants to kill Romeo.

In the romantic tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, the character that forever changed the outcome of the story was Tybalt. His decision to provoke a fight with Mercutio, resulted in Romeo being perceived as a killer and Romeo’s negative reaction to his banishment. When Tybalt kills Mercutio, Romeo avenges Mercutio by killing Tybalt. “This shall determine that. They are fighting for the right.

He is a nephew to Montague and a cousin and friend to Romeo. His name means well-wisher, which reflects to some degree Benvolio's role in the play as a loyal friend and a peace-maker. Although, Benvolio’s strongest personality trait was honesty. No matter who was right, the Montagues or the Capulets, Benvolio would speak the truth. The prince of Verona himself asked Benvolio when he needed to know the truth: “Who began this bloody fray?” (47) He was funny, sensible, smart, and friendly. He shows these traits beginning his first line in the play to his last.

In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the character Benvolio is one of Romeo’s comrades and is considered a peace keeper at this point in the play. Those two aspects of Benvolio are displayed in the slide made above. When Romeo confesses about his love for Rosaline and asks how he should forget about her, Benvolio gave him the tip of “examin[ing] other beauties” (1.1.236). Rather than leaving Romeo without any advice, Benvolio decides to bestow on some tips. A visual I decided to use for this is a thumbs-up. Another example of Benvolio being one of Romeo’s friends is that Benvolio was searching for Romeo, by calling out his name, even knowing that “he ran [towards the orchard wall] and leapt [the wall]” (2.1.6). Even when Romeo is out

Benvolio is the cousin to Romeo Capulet, and he does many acts to try and help Romeo, such as defending him when he killed Tybalt. In Act 3 scene 1, Benvolio says, “Tybalt, here slain, whom Romeo’s hand did slay... (but Tybalt killed Mercutio) And as he (killed Tybalt) did Romeo turn and fly. This is the truth or let Benvolio.” (3.1.153,175,176)

Tybalt thinks it an honourable, righteous act to kill any Montague in order to protect the Capulet family name. He takes Romeo's presence as open-faced effrontery and a clear threat to the Capulet family. Lord Capulet orders him not to start a scandal: "I would not for the wealth of all this town here in my house do him disparagement. " Even this train of restraining and soothing comments do not succeed in calming Tybalt's petty and vengeful feelings of hatred for Romeo: "I will withdraw, but this intrusion shall, now seeming sweet, convert to bitterest gall" (Act 1, Scene 5, lines 92-93).

In William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, Benvolio and Tybalt are portrayed as characters with distinctly opposing personalities that is apparent in many different instances throughout the play. Romeo's best friend, Benvolio is depicted as the classic nice guy, incorporating all the personalities necessary to be one. He is calm, patient, an advocate of peace between the two rival families, and always viewing the cup as half full instead of half empty. During the first quarrel between the Montagues and the Capulets in the play, Benvolio tries to bring peace by saying " I do but keep the peace. Put up thy sword, / Or manage it to part these men with me " ( , , 62-63). It is apparent that Benvolio has good intentions and that he

Throughout Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet characters who show importance adapt their own traits, such as Tybalt who is seen as pugnacious and violent and Benvolio who appears to be a peacekeeper and an all around righteous person. These characteristics are seen in the scene where Benvolio is trying to break up the fight, “I do but keep the peace. Put up thy sword, / or manage it to part these men with me.” (Shakespeare 1.1.61-62) In this case Benvolio was trying to help keep the peace by giving them a choice of helping him stop the fight, which could have stopped plenty of complications and tragedies from arising. Tybalt portrays his characteristics in the same scene as Benvolio, “ What, drawn, and talk of peace? I hate the word as I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee. Have at thee, coward!” (Shakespeare 1.1.63-65) In the previous action Tybalt displayed

Tybalt's temper was clearly significant in a big chunk of the situations throughout “Romeo and Juliet”. One main situation was presented when he was beginning to egg on Mercutio. Tybalt couldn’t handle his temper and really wanted to fight someone. So due to the hot weather and his uncontrollable inner rage, Tybalt was reckless in his reaction to this situation. Benvolio says, “I pray thee, good Mercutio, let's retire.The day is hot, the Capulets abroad,And, if we meet, we shall not scape a brawl; For now, these hot days, is the mad blood stirring”(Act3S1L1-4). This quote shows that the weather may have impacted Tybalt's anger even more that day. Therefore, Tybalt’s actions became more careless and caused his emotions to rise and do whatever he believed would benefit him by any means necessary. This can also show that Tybalt only cares about himself and that he was selfish and

As Benvolio attempts to pacify situations, Tybalt becomes increasingly hostile. Likewise, as Tybalt attempts to instigate a fight, Benvolio tries to reconcile the problem. These contrasts help showcase the character’s traits. The opening scene of conflict displays their differences. Benvolio implores Tybalt for peace, “I do but keep the peace”, however Tybalt instigates a fight saying, “Have at thee coward!”, and attacking (Act I, Scene I). This confrontation displays the stark contrast between the two, with the hostility of Tybalt being matched with the attempt of Benvolio to placate the anger. One critical review elaborates on the benevolence of Benvolio saying, “Benvolio is a caring individual accentuated by Tybalt’s inhospitable and discourteous manner towards others.” (Long, 121). This can be proven with Benvolio’s compassion towards Romeo, saying “Soft! I will go along. And if you leave me so, you do me wrong.” (Act I Scene I). Likewise, Tybalt is shown to be consistently hostile even after Lord Capulet agrees Romeo could stay at the party, “It fits when such a villain is a guest. I’ll not endure him.” (Act I, Scene 5). Benvolio and Tybalt are foils due to their extremely different characteristics, accentuating each

In Shakespeare’s most famous play, Romeo and Juliet, the character Tybalt Capulet comes across as a belligerent and cocky however loyal young man. Tybalt is the nephew of Lady Capulet and is Juliet’s cousin. Although he only appears for a few times throughout the play, Tybalt is a critical characters that propels the plot forward with his unlikable, extreme actions. Tybalt first emerges in Act 1 Scene 1, at a bickering between his fellow kinsman and their enemy the Montagues.