Characters and Conflict in Romeo and Juliet, Part 3
Question 3 • EN091 Freshman English A
Read the dialogue from Act I, scene v of Romeo and Juliet.Capulet: Why, how now, kinsman! wherefore storm you so?Tybalt: Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe;A villain that is hither come in spite,To scorn at our solemnity this night.Capulet: Young Romeo, is it?Tybalt: ’Tis he, that villain Romeo.Capulet: Content thee, gentle coz, let him alone:He bears him like a portly gentleman
Answer
A
Tybalt is Capulet’s son. His solemn character provides a foil to the emotional nature of Lord Capulet.
B
Tybalt is Capulet’s nephew. His short-tempered personality provides a foil to the calmer Lord Capulet.
C
Tybalt is Capulet’s son-in-law. His love for Juliet provides a foil to Lord Capulet’s cold personality.
D
Tybalt is Capulet’s enemy. His hatred of the Capulet family is a foil to Lord Capulet’s family loyalty.
Explanation
Capulet calls Tybalt “kinsman” and “gentle coz,” showing that Tybalt is his nephew. Tybalt is angry that Romeo has come to the feast and calls him a villain, while Capulet stays calm and tells Tybalt to leave Romeo alone. This contrast makes Tybalt’s short temper a foil to Capulet’s calmer reaction.
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