Saturday, December 20, 2014

What are examples of hatred and disorder in Romeo and Juliet?

There are many examples of hate and disorder throughout Romeo and Juliet. In fact, many of the ultimate failings within the play can be traced back to the themes of hate and disorder. Broadly, the Montagues and Capulets hate each other, and this is outlined right at the beginning in the prologue. This is seen in most areas of the play, but these hatreds' nuances closely articulate the disorder within the families' dynamics. 

Here are some specific examples:


GREGORY and SAMPSON in 1.1 - These two characters spar right in the beginning of the play, demonstrating to the audience the hatred articulated by the Prologue.


PRINCE in 1.1. - The Prince, who represents the state, demonstrates hatred towards both the Capulets and the Montagues, and specifically their feud. 


CAPULET in 1.5 - Capulet demonstrates hatred towards Romeo when he first sees him at the party. 


BENVOLIO in 3.1 - Benvolio is incredibly spiteful when the brawl is about to occur between the Capulets and Montagues. The hatred between the families evolves into a brutal dysfunction that Benvolio frequently discusses and admonishes. 


ROMEO in 3.3 - Romeo kills Tybalt, which is fueled by hatred, and this creates further dysfunction. Specifically, Romeo worries this hatred will cause Juliet to not be in love with him.


PRINCE in 5.3 - At the end of the play, the Prince clearly articulates that the carnage and tragedy is a result of the hatred felt by Capulets and Montagues. As he says, "See, what a scourge is laid upon your hate" (5.3.302), the reader and audience see that hatred breeds dysfunction. 

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