Character Analysis Of Romeo And Juliet

In Romeo and Juliet all the roles have unique character traits. Throughout the play the people suffer many different downfalls because of their bleak actions. Knowing this, Tybalt’s downfall was imminent. An overly aggressive, short tempered character gets himself in lots of trouble every time someone disagrees with him or opposes him. Although he is aggressive it is his confidence and courage that truely leads to his downfall. The Montagues have an animosity for the Capulets in Romeo and Juliet. Tybalt is Capulet and therefore he doesn’t like any of the montagues. Most of the time having confidence is a good thing, but with Tybalt’s temper it is a dangerous trait to have. Tybalt thinks highly of himself and that’s what causes his downfall. When Tybalt hears the news of Juliet, a Capulet, in love with Romeo, a Montague, Tybalt strongly opposes this idea and tries to fix it himself. Tybalt 's overconfidence and rude manner causes him to deal with many fights, talks with Capulet, and the aftermath of stabbing Mercutio all expose Tybalt 's arrogance in the play.

Tybalt has a conversation with Capulet that exposes his rude manner. Tybalt hears Romeo talking and immediately assumes that “by his voice, should be a montague” (1.5.61). Tybalt is judging a book by it’s cover. He doesn’t personally know Romeo, but is criticizing him because of the way he speaks. This may also show that Tybalt has dealt with many Montagues because of the fact that he knows their tongue. Then he refers