How The Capulets Abuse Of Power

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The self-absorbed human nature portrayed by the Capulets and Montagues results in a continuous struggle for power and dominance to hide their weaknesses, ultimately leading to the hatred that both families have for each other and ends up causing the tragic death of their children. During a feud between the Capulets and Montagues, Tybalt expresses his need to fight the Montagues because of his hatred for them, he does this by provoking the conversation with Benvolio, suggesting “‘What, drawn and talk of peace! I hate the word, as I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee. Have at thee, cowards! ’’’ (I. i. 65-67). The mutual disrespect that the members of each family display for each other, causes the competition for power to persist. These societal and …show more content…

This constant negativity results in the continuation of each family's negative aspect on one another's members of opposing sides. Further shown through the conversation with the Nurse and Juliet, The Nurse portrays Romeo as “‘ The only son of her great enemy. Juliet responds saying, "My only love sprung from my only hate!" To early seen unknown and known too late!’”(I.V. 150-155). Due to the social norm that the Capulets and Montagues share, Romeo and Juliet, being one anothers enemies, exposes the main deal breaker as to why the two shouldn’t be together. The effect of this social norm is Romeo and Juliet’s relationship because if their families hated each other, they were expected to as well. Additionally, Romeo and Juliet attempt to break these social norms, causing them to act out and make immature choices, because they hope to restore their relationship. However, instead of the feud, bringing the two together, unfortunately drives the two lovers relationship farther apart. This leads to the embarrassment of the childish feuds that each family has. In reality, these feuds are used as a mask to hide the stupidity of

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