Friday, April 23, 2010

In Act 3 of Romeo and Juliet, why does Tybalt call Romeo a "villain"?

is a
character that is shown to audiences as a guy that has a hot and quick temper. He is a guy that
is always looking for a fight, and he is a good enough swordsman that he can definitely finish
most fights. During Act I of the play, Tybalt sees thathas somehow managed to get into the
Capulet party. Tybalt is greatly angered at the situation, and he wants to take action right
then and there; however,doesn't want the evening's festivities ruined with a potentially violent
and public fight. Tybalt manages to keep himself under control, but he does vow revenge against
Romeo. Act 3, Scene 1 has Tybalt out looking for Romeo. Romeo will eventually enter the scene,
and Tybalt now has his chance for revenge. He starts with an insult. He calls Romeo a
"villain," and he is likely hoping to goad Romeo into a physical fight.


Romeo, the love I bear thee can afford
No better term than
this: thou art a villain

Romeo doesn't rise to the
challenge until after Tybalt kills .

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