thou hast not excuses the injuries ... therefore turn and draw

Question 1

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Answer 1

this suggests that tybalt is insisting on instigating a duel upon romeo in order to have revenge.

Question 2

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Answer 2

The phrase “turn and draw” represents a challenge to Romeo’s masculinity as he believes Romeo is not worthy of facing him in an unfair fight

Question 3

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Answer 3

By telling him to “turn” tybalt that Romeo is attempting to avoid confrontation. However this quote may also show Tybalt’s resilience to defending his own honour as he perceives Romeo’s presence as an insult to his dignity so he feels compelled to restore his dominance even if that means risking his life.

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Answer 4

his scene is pivotal in the plot as the play transcends into a tragedy leading to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet but it also uses dramatic irony as the audience know that Romeo is now considered family due to their marriage in act 2 so Tybalt’s need for revenge is now almost unnecessary.