Conflict (Romeo and Juliet)

Starts on a Sunday (peace day) with violence
Hatred runs even in servants "I bite my thumb sir"
1. All classes commit violence
Hate grows with each generation, Incraesing pride and honor
1. "Ancient grudge" to "new mutiny"
Tybalt hates peace and is quick to violence
1. He provokes people, He calls Romeo a "villain"
Shakespeare uses oxymorons (feather of lead)
1. Shows Romeo and Juliet's conflict of emotion
There is conflict of whether Juliet is rushing with Romeo
1. Act 2 Scene 2 "if thou thinkst i am too quickly won"
Mercutio's views (e.g conflict and love) contrast with Romeo's
1. This could be a past experience of heartbreak
The Nurse's and the Capulets' views on marrying Paris conflict Juliet's
Juliet is conflicted on whether to grieve for Tybalt's death or Romeo's banishment
Romeo and Benvolio are peacemakers
1. They both try to stop fights. Romeo stepping in led to Mercutio's death
There is a very large death toll at the end of the play
There is aggressive and vulger language
1. "my finger itches"

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