Tybalt

• -a foil is used to contrast with the characteristics of Romeo--> is used to highlight character traits that are very particular to the protagonist

  Tybalt is shown to have typical masculine traits

  -his attitudes contrast Romeo's

  -is a passionate fighter for his family's honour

  -is often the instigator of battles, seeking it out repeatedly

  -is not interested in love
• Tybalt represents societal norms and the patriarchal society, embodies theme of violence
• his desire for revenge is shown as obsessive and violent, and his death acts as a catalyst for Romeo's downfall and Mercutio's curse