Tybalt

• 'What, art thou drawn amongst these heartless hinds? Turn thee, Benvolio, look upon thy death'


  -Tybalt threatens to kill Benvolio, for just existing as a Montague, highlighting the feud.

  -'heartless hinds' alliteration suggests he believes Benvolio and the servants to be lesser than himself and cowardly. High sense of self

  -Emphasises the loyalty to the feud

  -Imperatives illustrate aggressive tone

  -'hind' is a female deer, attacking their masculinity
• 'What, drawn and talk of peace? I hate the word, as I hate hell, all Montagues and thee.'


  -One of his first lines, clearly establishes his stance on the feud. He stands as one of the main catalysts for keeping the feud alive, as many have almost no interest, yet he is filled with disdain.

  -Juxtaposes hell and peace, suggesting he keeps divisions within society and language running
• 'Thou art a villain'


  -Tybalt insults Romeo, meant to anger him by suggesting he is dishonourable and lower-class

  -instead of Romeo fighting back, Mercutio steps in, which ultimately leads to Tybalt's own death.
• 'Now, by the stock and honour of my kin

  To strike him dead, I hold it not a sin'

  -Whenever Tybalt does use rhyming couplets he is speaking of violence and revenge, suggesting that he has a passion for violence.

  -He does not see it sinful to murder the Montagues, he sees them as inferior and sub-human. It is his role to get rid of them.

  -He doesn't even know who it is he is threatening at this point, but he is sure he wants to end their life.