How Is Hate Shown In Romeo And Juliet

Eliza Carrabine
3/13/23
Period 6

Romeo and Juliet

In times of extreme intensity and high stakes, it is easy to get lost in emotion. In the play Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare, the main characters frequently find themselves turning to each other for support during stressful times, even if it only leads to worse consequences. The downfall of Romeo and Juliet is caused by the hate and actions of violence that come from them loving each other. Characters in the play make hostile decisions due to their opposition to love and because of their insecurity towards their own lives. One way hate is able to evolve from love is through the main characters’ resistance to devotion and through their confusion of whether to be mad at someone

In many cases, someone’s need for power can lead to them questioning their position in life. This is the apparent case for Tybalt when he sees Romeo at Capulet’s party. After witnessing Romeo seeing Juliet for the first time, Tybalt speaks to Capulet. He describes what he saw and suggests that Capulet should kill Romeo, saying, “Now, by the stock and honor of my kin,/ To strike him dead I hold it not a sin.” Tybalt is hungry for a higher position in the Capulet family, and he wants to grow closer to the man who rules over it all, Capulet. When he sees Romeo noticing Juliet, Tybalt knows it is the perfect timing. He suggests killing Romeo to please his uncle, however, it does nothing but cause a rift between the two when they disagree. This event sparks a rage in Tybalt, formed by his uncomfortable conversion with Capulet. Additionally, Romeo’s insecurity in his masculinity causes him to resent his relationship with his wife. After Romeo kills Tybalt, he is overcome with emotion. In an emotional outburst, Romeo yells, “O sweet Juliet,/ Thy beauty hath made me effeminate/ And in my temper softened valor’s steel.” Romeo wants to prove to himself that he is a strong man. As a result of this, he kills Tybalt in anger. He blames his love for Juliet, however, to be the problem because he is trying to make himself believe she is the problem. In reality, it is his own psyche and lack of