Responsibility Of Tybalt's Character To Blame In Romeo And Juliet

The question, “What character was most to blame for the tragic events in Romeo and Juliet” can simply be answered with the one and only Prince of Cats (“Tybalt”). This hotheaded fellow’s character is summarized with his few words of, “What, drawn, and talk of peace! I hate the word, As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee” (act 1 scene 1 line 85). The Prince is always on the balls of his feet looking for fights to jump into and especially fights to start. Even in death he causes misfortunate events to take place, events which leads to the downfall of Romeo and Juliet. It can be easily said that Tybalt is the most to blame for the tragic events which happened in Romeo and Juliet: because of his readiness to fight, the misunderstandings his death creates, and his part in Romeo's banishment.

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This quote explains Romeo’s got banishment from Prince Escalus: “Romeo slew him [Tybalt], he [Tybalt] slew Mercutio /Who now the price of his dear blood doth owe? (act 3, scene 1, line 1700)...And for that offence /Immediately we do exile him hence (line 1705)”. This explains how Romeo had killed Tybalt and how Tybalt had killed Mercutio. Prince Escalus was unsure about how to punish Romeo, because multiple people had been involved. He decides that because Romeo only meant to protect Mercutio but had also killed Tybalt, Romeo’s punishment is to banished instead of death. Had Tybalt not killed Mercito mercilessly, Romeo would not have lost his temper and killed Tybalt. If Romeo had not killed Tybalt he would have most likely been killed by Tybalt. Because Romeo had killed the merciless man, he was banished. Had Romeo not been banished the tragic end of Romeo and Juliet would not have happened. Therefore, Tybalt is accountable for getting Romeo banished and causing the terrible events of the