Tybalt Key Quotes

Question 1

Turn thee, Benvolio, look upon thy death

Answer 1

Tybalts first line of entire play.
Use of imperatives sets a distinguished powerful town for rest of play. Imperatives also shows he believes he is higher in the social hierarchy as he thinks he can control others.

Question 2

This is a Montague, our foe, a villain this is hither come in spite…

Answer 2

The repeated use of negative language emphasises his enraged hatred towards the Montague family. This indicates his loyalty towards his family and shows that he would do anything to keep them safe. Manly

Question 3

Boy, this shall not excuse the injuries that thou hast done me

Answer 3

The use of ‘boy’ in this sense suggests that Tybalt us mocking Romeo. He knows he isn’t a boy but uses it to put Romeo down to solidify his higher level in the social hierarchy

Question 4

Peace? I hate the word, as I hell, all Montagues and thee

Answer 4

Emphasises his chaotic personality. He is in awe of danger and loves to cause harm to the enemy of his family. Again uses negative language to describe them

Question 5

Now by the stock and honour of my kin to strike him dead I hold it not a sin

Answer 5

Aggressive behaviour, wants to cause harm to enemy. Never looks towards piece or resolution without pain, links back to his chaotic, disorderly personality

Question 6

Thou art a villain

Answer 6

Never frightened to present his opinion on others. Suggests his manly character. Not scared of hurting others feelings to make himself feel better

Question 7

Well, peace be with you sir, here comes my man

Answer 7

This line contrast to Tybalt’s actions and language in the whole play. Shows importance towards Romeo rather than Benvolio. Doesn’t want to cause harm to anyone else but Romeo. Polite and courteous

Question 8

Mercutio: Good King Of Cats

Answer 8

An insult towards Tybalt. He doesn’t take this likely, doesn’t want anyone inuslting his manhood, and so begins to fight mercutio