Romeo And Juliet Violence Analysis

Violence: The perpetual solution for any dilemma

In the words of the great Mahatma Gandhi, “It is better to be violent, if there is violence

in our hearts, than to put on the cloak of nonviolence to cover impotence” (www.forusa.org).

The play Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare, was not only the romance of the two lovers, but was

also an excellent example that violence is inevitable, and therefore, can solve problems

A key element of this play was the perpetual feuding between the families, which had

been set in stone many decades before the dissension happened. At the beginning of the story,

Tybalt exclaims, “What, drawn, and talk of peace? I hate the word, as I hate hell, all Montagues,

and thee. Have at thee, coward!”(I.i.63-5) This is a move of hostility from one party, the

Capulets, towards the other party, the Montagues, with an undoubted decision to use violence

instead of peace. Tybalt even mentioned that he hates peace, which prompted the prince to

intervene so that the fight would not cause any additional issues in the long run. The sense of

violence in Verona has gone to the point that even the citizens chose vehement methods, “Clubs,

bills, and partisans! Strike! Beat them down! Down with the Capulets! Down with the

Montagues!” (I.i.68-70) During this scene, violence is acting as a uniting factor for all citizens of

Verona, causing them to come together regardless of their resentments for a common cause.

Violence is clearly not only an efficient problem solver, but also is an effective method to get

people closer in a community. Lastly, after Mercutio was killed by Tybalt, Romeo had a

vendetta on him, “Now, Tybalt, take the villain back again, that late thou gavest me, for

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...iolence is essential for solving many problems, and if it is not used, many

issues can cause other dilemmas that may be even worse.

In the cautionary tale Romeo and Juliet, the two feuding families have prolonged their

controversy for an inordinate length of time. As a result of the death of 6 kinsmen from both

families, a truce has been instilled into the society; without his violence, the conflict would have

had a prolonged impact to the rest of the community. This play was not only about the romance

of the two lovers, but was also an excellent example that violence is inevitable, and eventually,

can definitely solve problems effectively. In the real world, violence has solved numerous wars,

and has strengthened alliances between several nations. Subsequently, violence is the

unquestionable solution for problems both worldwide and in the community.