RJ Quotes - Tybalt Flashcards
What is the 1st why for Tybalt and why?
Tybalt represents blind loyalty to honour and the family name, showing how toxic masculinity fuels conflict.
What is the 2nd why for Tybalt and why?
Shakespeare uses Tybalt to show how aggression and a desire for revenge escalate violence unnecessarily.
What is the 3rd why for Tybalt and why?
He symbolises how outdated codes of honour lead to tragic consequences in a society driven by pride.
What are adjectives used to describe Tybalt?
Aggressive
Hot-headed
Loyal
Reckless
What themes are relevant to Tybalt?
Honour, Conflict, Violence, Masculinity, Revenge
“What, drawn, and talk of peace! I hate the word.”
Act 1 Scene 1
Tybalt scorns peace and immediately looks for a fight. Establishes him as a figure of violence and pride early on.
“This, by his voice, should be a Montague.”
Act 1 Scene 5
When he recognises Romeo at the Capulet ball, Tybalt instantly wants to fight, highlighting his obsession with family rivalry.
“Now, by the stock and honour of my kin, to strike him dead I hold it not a sin.”
Act 1 Scene 5
Tybalt sees murder as justified if done in the name of honour. This reflects how warped his moral code has become.
“Thou art a villain.”
Act 3 Scene 1
His insults provoke Romeo and escalate the conflict. Tybalt’s aggressive language shows his pride and impulsiveness.
