Compare And Contrast Impulsive In Romeo And Juliet
When you are unable to control your anger, you are more likely to make impulsive decisions. There are many pieces of literature that center attention on controlling anger. In the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, anger is seen through important characters. Both Tybalt and Mercutio prove to be hot-tempered and impulsive in stressful situations.
In tough situations, Tybalt proves to be heated and impetuous. When Benvolio is trying to stop Gregory, Sampson, and Abraham from fighting, Tybalt yells, “What, drawn and talk of peace? I hate the word, / As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee. / Have at thee, coward!” (1.1.71-73). Tybalt immediately becomes angry without thinking anything through. Since Tybalt is quick to speak loudly and
act foolishly, his actions demonstrate how he is not able to control his anger in a stressful situation. Another instance of Tybalt's impetuousness occurs at the Capulet's party. Romeo is stuck on talking about Juliet’s beauty while Tybalt jumps to conclusions by saying, “What, dares the slave / Come hither covered with an antic face / To fleer and scorn at our solemnity? / Now, by the stock and honor of my kin, / To strike him dead I hold it not a sin,” (1.5.63-67). Tybalt is quickly enraged by Romeo and immediately feels the need to resort to violence. Because Tybalt assumes that Romeo comes to mock the Capulets, he proves that he is inclined to think negatively about situations, leading to his impetuousness. Tybalt also mentions the desire of killing Romeo would not be a sin only an honor of the Capulets. Tybalt demonstrates himself as impetuous and hot-headed, however Mercutio shares these similar characteristics.
Mercutio is shown to be hot-tempered and impulsive when placed in difficult situations. After Tybalt sees Romeo and says goodbye, Mercutio adds on, “But I'll be hanged, sir, if he wear your livery. / Marry, go before to field, he'll be your follower;” (3.1.58-59) In this quote, Mercutio naturally shows his temper when Tybalt is trying to ignore him and speak to Romeo. Mercutio is quick to have a comeback to start teasing Tybalt about his “follower” Romeo and his instant reply portrays how impulsive Mercutio is. As shown, Mercutio doesn’t respond well in stressful situations. Another example is after Mercutio and Benvolio have an argument. When Tybalt arrives and asks for a word with one of them, Mercutio immediately says, “And but one word with one of us? Couple it / with something. Make it a word and a blow,” (3.1.38-39). Tybalt merely wants to have a conversation yet Mercutio blows it out of proportion by hastily saying he wants to fight, exhibiting his abrupt behavior. His anger is so strong for Tybalt that he can’t seem to hold back his temper. In difficult situations, Mercutio doesn’t handle himself well.
In stressful situations, Tybalt and Mercutio are seen to have anger and quick responses. Everybody has been exposed to anger and hasty demeanor in life. In the end, we can only control ourselves and our emotions.
In tough situations, Tybalt proves to be heated and impetuous. When Benvolio is trying to stop Gregory, Sampson, and Abraham from fighting, Tybalt yells, “What, drawn and talk of peace? I hate the word, / As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee. / Have at thee, coward!” (1.1.71-73). Tybalt immediately becomes angry without thinking anything through. Since Tybalt is quick to speak loudly and
act foolishly, his actions demonstrate how he is not able to control his anger in a stressful situation. Another instance of Tybalt's impetuousness occurs at the Capulet's party. Romeo is stuck on talking about Juliet’s beauty while Tybalt jumps to conclusions by saying, “What, dares the slave / Come hither covered with an antic face / To fleer and scorn at our solemnity? / Now, by the stock and honor of my kin, / To strike him dead I hold it not a sin,” (1.5.63-67). Tybalt is quickly enraged by Romeo and immediately feels the need to resort to violence. Because Tybalt assumes that Romeo comes to mock the Capulets, he proves that he is inclined to think negatively about situations, leading to his impetuousness. Tybalt also mentions the desire of killing Romeo would not be a sin only an honor of the Capulets. Tybalt demonstrates himself as impetuous and hot-headed, however Mercutio shares these similar characteristics.
Mercutio is shown to be hot-tempered and impulsive when placed in difficult situations. After Tybalt sees Romeo and says goodbye, Mercutio adds on, “But I'll be hanged, sir, if he wear your livery. / Marry, go before to field, he'll be your follower;” (3.1.58-59) In this quote, Mercutio naturally shows his temper when Tybalt is trying to ignore him and speak to Romeo. Mercutio is quick to have a comeback to start teasing Tybalt about his “follower” Romeo and his instant reply portrays how impulsive Mercutio is. As shown, Mercutio doesn’t respond well in stressful situations. Another example is after Mercutio and Benvolio have an argument. When Tybalt arrives and asks for a word with one of them, Mercutio immediately says, “And but one word with one of us? Couple it / with something. Make it a word and a blow,” (3.1.38-39). Tybalt merely wants to have a conversation yet Mercutio blows it out of proportion by hastily saying he wants to fight, exhibiting his abrupt behavior. His anger is so strong for Tybalt that he can’t seem to hold back his temper. In difficult situations, Mercutio doesn’t handle himself well.
In stressful situations, Tybalt and Mercutio are seen to have anger and quick responses. Everybody has been exposed to anger and hasty demeanor in life. In the end, we can only control ourselves and our emotions.