[Key Themes] CONFLICT

Question 1

[AGRESSION AND VIOLENCE]
‘‘From ancient grudge break to new mutiny’’
-Prologue

Answer 1

Portrays how long the feud has been existing for, ‘ancient’

Question 2

[AGRESSION AND VIOLENCE]
‘‘Peace, I hate the word, As I hate hell, all montagues and thee.’’

-Tybalt

Answer 2

Tybalt is the main aggressor in the play and he is a catalyst for most conflict during the play.

Question 3

[AGRESSION AND VIOLENCE]’‘Boy, this shall not excuse the injuries that thou hast done me.’’

-Tybalt

Answer 3

Conflict is seen as a rightful and just solution for Tybalt, and in the time period this play was set, it is standard for other characters to settle disputes with duals.

Question 4

[KEEPING THE PEACE]
‘‘Part, fools! put up your swords, for you know not what you do.’’
-Mercutio

Answer 4

Mercutio acts as a peacekeeper throughout the play, juxtaposes tybalt