How does shakespeare present conflict in act 3 scene 1? assignment

On the other hand Tybalt uses language which is completely different to how Romeo uses it, “ Romeo the hate that I bare thee can afford no better term than this, — thou art a villain”. When Tybalt uses the word ‘ hate’ this provokes Mercutio as he does not like the way Tybalt is talking about Romeo. Tybalt uses aggressive hateful language and has no respect in the way he talks towards the other characters. Moreover this shows that it does not matter how nice or horrible characters language is, it still can cause conflict between the characters and they do become aggressive.

Shakespeare uses dramatic devices to add to the conflict. Dramatic effects are used to heighten emotions and actions of the characters. By using a range of dramatic devices Shakespeare is able to change the mood and the atmosphere of the scene. Entrances and exits play a big part in this as it builds tension. The conflict heightens and he tension increases at the beginning of the scene when Tybalt and his friends enter. This shows that when different characters enter and exit it has a huge impact on the tension and atmosphere of the scene.

So this shows although Romeo is a kind person and willing to reason with Tybalt, it can still be annoying for someone like Tybalt to be spoken to in a kind manner. Secondly after Mercutio dies because of Tybalt but under Romeo’s arm, Romeo’s mood changes and he turns angry and ruthless. As a result he thinks either him or Tybalt must die. Romeo’s outrage is shown when he quotes “ Away to heaven, respective lenity, and fire-eyed fury be my conduct now! ” The vengeance marks the turning point in Romeo’s mood. When he says ‘ away to heaven respective lenity’, Romeo is saying that all the fairness and kindness doesn’t matter anymore.

It also shows that he does not want to be linked to heaven he wants to be evil. Moreover the conflict is created because Romeo’s mood has changed and he wants to kill someone and he succeeds. So the conflict is heightened and the tension is increased. Tybalt creates conflict by insulting and undermining people. He specifically does this to Romeo as he always refers to him as “ boy”, by using the term boy he belittles and insults Romeo. This may not bother him but it does provoke Romeo’s friend Mercutio as he like Tybalt can not stand peace and will stand for Romeo even if Romeo will not.