Tybalt

• Key words


  Craves conflict

  Fuelled by animosity

  Propensity for violence

  Provocative

  Protects his honour

  Folly of male youth
• Have at thee coward - A1


  Tybalt's provocative language permeates throughout the play. Insulting Benvolio with the adjective 'coward'. His quick temper is immediately apparent, the audience can see he craves conflict and is fuelled by animosity. Contextually, Honour was a concept that was highly valued and well-guarded and honour that was jeopardised - A large amount of male violence stemmed from the patriarchy which reinforced this notion.