Tybalt's attitude

Tybalt is best described as an egocentric, honorable, and valiant individual as shown by his encounter with Benvolio in Scene 1 and his argument with Capulet in Scene 5. Through indirect methods, most strikingly his actions, Tybalt’s character traits and personality can be inferred. Tybalt is perceived as egocentric as shown by his actions in scene 5 in which he states, “Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe, A villain that is hither come in spite To scorn at our solemnity this night.” (1.5.61-63) In scene 1 however Tybalt is portrayed in an honorable light. Tybalt’s desire to create meaningless conflicts is likely a result of his egocentric and honorable nature. The conflicts during scene 1 and 5 stem from Tybalt’s perceived sense of honor for both himself and his family name. Although Tybalt’s honor is often negatively affects the plot, Tybalt indisputably is valiant, a positive trait in most respects. The intriguing Tybalt’s traits are both positive and negative; ironically Tybalt is not portrayed as a positive character.

Tybalt’s egocentric behavior in Act 1 intensifies the plot at Capulet’s light-hearted friendly party. Tybalt’s aggressive and self-centered behavior, most notably in scene 1 and 5, escalates the tension of Romeo and Juliet. Tybalt is best described as egocentric particularly when he says, “ “. The dramatization resonates from an egocentric behavior on the part of Tybalt. Tybalt epitomizes the term ‘hot headed’, as shown by his enraged reaction to Capulet stating, ”It fits when such a villain is a guest. I’ll not endure him. “(1.5.75-76)“. Tybalt is often times more concerned with himself as opposed to the town as a whole. In times of hardship, Tybalt’s reason is regularly abandoned in favor of a closer friend...

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...e is valiant nonetheless. Tybalt’s willingness to combat opponents at so much as a word is reminiscent of similar characters such as (). In addition, his valiancy is combined with aggressiveness like when Tybalt boldly declares, “I hate the word, as I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee!” demonstrating an utter disdain for Montagues. This aggressive behavior is however matched with a sense of courage and valiancy Have at thee, coward! While Tybalt has many dark aspects to his character, he is still of nobility and has several positive aspects of himself.

Tybalt is undoubtedly egocentric, honorable, and valiant. All of these traits define this noble, aggressive gentlemen who often feels the necessity to defend his pride, a product of his egocentric behavior. In addition, Tybalt is egocentric, refusing to allow a foe enjoy his party despite complaints from Capulet.