The Effect Of Words In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

In the play, Romeo and Juliet , by William Shakespeare, words can have a big impact on the actions of a character. For instance, Tybalt swore he would have vengeance on Romeo. Also, Mercutio insults Tybalt causing someone to die. Lastly, Romeo asks Friar Lawrence to marry him and juliet. Every example given, has an effect from the words said in those scenes. Those effects can vary from a happy event to a dismal incident. In act one, scene 5, Romeo, Mercutio and Benvolio get invited to a party being hosted by the mortal enemies of of the Montague family, the Capulets. Tybalt says “‘ I will withdraw, but this intrusion shall, Now seeming sweet, convert to bitt’rest gall”’ (I, V, 102-103). Tybalt claims that he will listen to his uncle, Old Capulet, just this one time, but next time he sees Romeo it will not be a good time to be around.
After the fight the Prince comes to sort out everyone. Alas, Benvolio is standing there saying, “‘ There lies the man slain by young Romeo, that slew thy kinsman, brave Mercutio”’(III, I). Tybalt had wanted to go after Romeo ever since the night at the Capulets where Romeo intruded at the party, so once he finally had found Romeo; Tybalt wanted to have a sword match with Romeo. Although, Tybalt misses Romeo and hits and kills Mercutio. Out of rage Romeo came back with his own fatal blow to Tybalt. Words in Romeo and Juliet can have a huge impact just like how the words Tybalt used had an impact on him and others around